Kalamata International Airport – KLX
The Kalamata International Airport, also known as the Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos Airport, is one of the 15 international airports in Greece. The airport locatedbetween Kalamata and Messina and serves the city of Kalamata, Greece and the nearby towns. The Kalamata International Airport, whose airport code is KLX, dates back to 1959 when it was officially opened. As tourists highest frequency in the area is during summer, the airport only serves summer. In 1986 charter flights began serving the airport and in 1991 a new runway was installed. Lack of transport is the main problem of the airport. You can only access the airport through bus, car, or taxi.
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KLX-Kalamata International Airport is a public and military airport. It is owned by Greek State and operated by Hellenistic Civil Aviation Authority. It is the main base of Aegean Airline. It has two runways with asphalt as their surfaces which the other one is converted as taxiway. Located in the west of the runway is the Hellenic Air Force that uses the same runway. In 2012 the airport was renamed after a Greek Captain, Shipowner and Enterpreneur Vasilis C. Constantakopoulos. As of 2018, the airport accommodates 278,961 passengers and 2,601 aircraft movements. You can easily drive to the tourists' sites of Vasilitsion and Velanidhia from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Near the Kalamata International Airport (KLX) is the Kleopatra Hotel, which is only less than 2 miles away. You can also stay at the 4-star Rex Hotel and the Hotel Ibisco, which both offer free airport transportation to their guests.
On this page it is easy to search for Kalamata, Greece airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Kalamata, Greece (KLX-Kalamata Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KLX airport.
Most of these KLX
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Kalamata, Greece
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the KLX airport are Methoni Castle, Ancient Messene, and Mati-Bouka Beach.
Map of Kalamata, Greece Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Kalamata, Greece (KLX-Kalamata Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Kalamata, Greece (KLX-Kalamata Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:14 AM.
The temperature feels like 66.85 with a humidity level of 62 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 33 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:45 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/29
Scattered clouds
68°F
High: 75°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/30
Scattered clouds
68°F
High: 77°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/31
Few clouds
69°F
High: 79°F
Low: 59°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
6/1
Few clouds
72°F
High: 82°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
6/2
Few clouds
74°F
High: 84°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
6/3
Scattered clouds
77°F
High: 89°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Kalamata, Greece KLX airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KLX airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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