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Kálymnos travel guide

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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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kálymnos has to offer.

When to visit Kálymnos

Kálymnos in November
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kálymnos in November
Estimated hotel price
£35
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kálymnos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kálymnos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 78 miles from Kálymnos. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Kálymnos, you’ll arrive at Kalymnos Island (JKL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kálymnos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kálymnos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 78 miles from Kálymnos. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Kálymnos

KGSKos
JKLKalymnos Island
LRSParthéni Leros

Airlines serving Kálymnos

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (57 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (113 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (22 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (31 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (35 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kálymnos

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kálymnos

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Kantouni Beach Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Villa Melina
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Oasis Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£32+
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Hiring a car in Kálymnos

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03.

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