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How to get fromAthens to Kalymnos Islandby plane, helicopter, car ferry, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Kalymnos Island by plane, helicopter, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Kalymnos

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL)plane plane ATH - JKL
    2h 40m
    €104–219

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kalymnosferry ferry Bsf
    11h 5m
    €65–160

  3. Helicopter, car ferry

    1. Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Patmos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Kalymnoscarferry car ferry
    7h 9m
    €605–914

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Port of Bodrumcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Koscarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Kos to Port of Kalymnoscarferry car ferry
    18h 58m
    €293–439

  5. Fly to Leros Municipal Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leros Municipal Airport (LRS)plane plane ATH - LRS
    2. Take the carferry from Agia Marina to Port of Kalymnoscarferry car ferry
    4h 22m
    €118–309

  6. Fly to Kos, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kos (KGS)plane plane ATH - KGS
    2. Take the ferry from Mastichari to Port of Kalymnosferry ferry
    5h 20m
    €89–227

  7. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kalymnoscarferry car ferry
    16h 54m
    €141–311

Athens to Kalymnos Island by ferry

Calendar10Weekly Ferries
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kalymnos Island, Greece?

Sky Express flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kalymnos once daily. Tickets cost €65–160 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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