Kálymnos travel guide

Kálymnos Tourism | Kálymnos Guide

You're Going to Love Kálymnos

With a population of 12 324, Kálymnos is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kálymnos has to offer.

When to visit Kálymnos

Kálymnos in November
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kálymnos in November
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kálymnos

Plane

When flying to Kálymnos, you’ll arrive at Kalymnos Island (JKL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kálymnos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kálymnos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 309 km from Kálymnos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Kálymnos, you’ll arrive at Kalymnos Island (JKL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kálymnos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kálymnos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 309 km from Kálymnos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Kálymnos

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Airlines serving Kálymnos

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,569 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,451 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,454 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (240 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Condor
Good (252 reviews)
Transavia
Good (79 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (80 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kálymnos

Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £63 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kálymnos

Most booked hotels in Kálymnos

Kantouni Beach Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Villa Melina
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
Oasis Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£37+

Hiring a car in Kálymnos

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Kálymnos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.28 and £27.04.

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Kálymnos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.28 and £27.04.