Travelling from Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 1 hour.
Kalymnos and Athens share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from JKL to ATH start at 07:30 — the first with Sky Express. The last departure is at 16:00 with Sky Express. In total, there are 11 weekly Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your JKL to ATH flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Sky Express. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Sky Express.
Sky Express is the most punctual carrier that offers JKL to ATH flights.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kos Airport is a popular stop between JKL and ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
C$108 is currently the best price for a one-way Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$257. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from JKL to ATH, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JKL to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
Of all flights leaving Kalymnos Island National Airport, 50.0% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Kalymnos to Kalymnos Island National Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking an early flight from Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JKL:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Kalymnos Island National Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JKL to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.