Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
- Served by Kalymnos Airport (JKL).
History
Kalymnos is a Greek island and municipality in the southeastern Aegean Sea. It belongs to the Dodecanese island chain, between the islands of Kos and Leros, with the latter being linked to it through a series of islets. Kalymnos lies between two and five hours away by sea from the island of Rhodes.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 28 direct destinations
- Condor Flugdienst DE (32S, 737-800) · 7 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich, Stuttgart
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 7 routes: Bergamo, Kaunas, Krakow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Rygge
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 7 routes: Cologne, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mulhouse, Munich, Stuttgart
- Air Berlin AB (737-800, A320, A321, 737-700) · 6 routes: Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, DH8, Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Athens, Kalymnos, Moscow, Rhodos
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8, A320, Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Athens*, Kalymnos, Rhodos
- easyJet U2 (A320, A319) · 2 routes: Glasgow, London
- Jet2.com LS (737-800, 75W) · 2 routes: Leeds, Manchester
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 1 route: Cologne
- Harmony Airways HQ (A319, A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Luxair LG (737-700) · 1 route: Luxemburg
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 3 routes: Athens, Kos, Leros
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 3 routes: Athens, Kos, Leros
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kalymnos Airport (JKL). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JKL has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Athens, Kos, Leros). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kalymnos, 3.5 km); routes include Kalymnos - Leros, Kalymnos - Pserimos, Kálymnos - Kos (Mastichári).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kalimnos (Kalymnos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.