Travelling from London to Kalamata Airport (KLX): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from London to Kalamata Airport (KLX), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are London's main options.
Take off on a direct London to Kalamata Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 50 minutes.
Kalamata Airport is located in Kalamata. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kalamata Airport (KLX). You can choose from 2 direct services every week. British Airways operates a 6:05am departure between LHR and KLX.
Your flight from London to KLX won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Kalamata Airport (KLX) can be booked from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Kalamata Airport with British Airways. This top airline operates departures from LHR.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with British Airways from LHR to KLX.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to KLX departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Kalamata Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Kalamata Airport (KLX) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether leaving from LGW works best for your plans.
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from London to KLX setting off from LGW include:
On the LGW to KLX route, British Airways is the go-to airline for most travellers.
EasyJet is the most reliable carrier flying from London Gatwick Airport to Kalamata Airport, with 75.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Kalamata Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and KLX:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KLX flight:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Begin your journey at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from London to Kalamata Airport out of here.
Get set for takeoff with Jet2. It offers direct London to KLX plane tickets from STN.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between STN and KLX is Jet2.
With a reliable 100.0% of services arriving on schedule, Jet2 is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
You can book a plane ticket from London to Kalamata Airport (KLX) with one or more stops out of London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and KLX:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Kalamata Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as planned, STN is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Kalamata Airport (KLX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Kalamata Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near KLX instead:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Kalamata Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to central Kalamata
Central Kalamata is around 8 kilometres from Kalamata Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kalamata Airport (KLX)
Currently, $86 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kalamata Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $190. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from London to KLX by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Kalamata Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Kalamata Airport (KLX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Kalamata. September is when most people book flights from London to Kalamata Airport (KLX), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a London to KLX plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kalamata to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Kalamata Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 15ºC.
More about Kalamata
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kalamata right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from London to Kalamata Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Kalamata Beach, Ruins of a medieval castle and Mount Taygetos are top attractions which should be on every Kalamata itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Kalamata is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres northeast of Kalamata, a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 290 kilometres north of Kalamata. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.