Flying from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport (KLX): What you need to know
The timezone in Kalamata is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne. Kalamata Airport is located in Kalamata.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to KLX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to KLX flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Kalamata Airport (KLX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near KLX:
Travel at your own speed with a Kalamata Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Green Motion or Exer Rent A Car and discover more of Kalamata and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Melbourne to Kalamata Airport flight.
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. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport (KLX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport is 774 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 2.320 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to KLX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Kalamata Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport (KLX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport (KLX). Plan your visit to Kalamata in December for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Melbourne to KLX plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kalamata, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Kalamata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kalamata right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Kalamata Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Kalamata Beach, Explore Messinia - Sea kayaking Kalamata and Ruins of a medieval castle are essential stops on your Kalamata itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Kalamata. Around 177 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 290 kilometres north of Kalamata, Larisa is another essential 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.
