Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Kalamata Airport (KLX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport.
Heraklion and Kalamata follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Your HER to KLX flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Kalamata (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and KLX:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Kalamata Airport (KLX)
Currently, $75 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $147. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from HER to KLX, book your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from HER to KLX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
To get to Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kalamata Airport (KLX)
If you're getting in on a late Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KLX:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kalamata Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Green Motion or Exer Rent A Car to explore Kalamata and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Kalamata Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to central Kalamata
Kalamata Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Kalamata. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kalamata Airport (KLX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kalamata in January.
Book your flight from Heraklion Airport to Kalamata Airport for August if you want to explore Kalamata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HER to KLX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Kalamata is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Kalamata, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 402 kilometres north of Kalamata, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.