Flying from Kalymnos Airport (JKL) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport.
Kalymnos and Athens are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Choose from four weekly Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Sky Express is the earliest flight available. Sky Express operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
To ensure you get on your JKL to ATH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with SKY express. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with SKY express on this route.
With a reliable 92.86% of services arriving as planned, SKY express has the best on-time record for JKL to ATH flights.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport. Many passengers pass through Kos Airport when flying between JKL and ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kalymnos Airport (JKL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $117 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $302. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from JKL to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from JKL to ATH.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kalymnos Airport (JKL)
Kalymnos Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from JKL arrive at their destination as scheduled 93% of the time.
Kalymnos Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Kalymnos. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JKL:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Kalymnos Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JKL to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
