There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Kálymnos by plane, helicopter, car ferry, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kalymnos
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalymnos (JKL)plane ATH - JKL
2h 47m€120–239Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kalymnosferry Bsf
11h 5m€65–160Helicopter, car ferry
- Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Patmos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the carferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Kalymnoscarferry
7h 9m€605–914Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Athens to Port of Bodrumcar
- Take the carferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Koscarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Kos to Port of Kalymnoscarferry
18h 58m€293–440Fly to Leros Municipal Airport, car ferry
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leros Municipal Airport (LRS)plane ATH - LRS
- Take the carferry from Agia Marina to Port of Kalymnoscarferry
4h 22m€118–319Fly to Kos, ferry
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kos (KGS)plane ATH - KGS
- Take the ferry from Mastichari to Port of Kalymnosferry
5h 20m€89–227Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kalymnoscarferry
16h 54m€141–311
Athens to Kálymnos by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kálymnos is to ferry which costs €65 - €160 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Kálymnos is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs €120 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Kalymnos. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Athens and Kálymnos is 323 km.
Book your Athens to Kálymnos ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Athens to Kálymnos without a car is to helicopter and car ferry which takes 7h 9m and costs €600 - €950.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Athens to Kálymnos, including transfers.
There are 1104+ hotels available in Kálymnos.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kálymnos, 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.
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos via Kos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Phone
- +30 22410 70590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dodekanisos Seaways
Car ferry from Port of Patmos to Port of Kalymnos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- Dodekanisos Seaways
Car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Kalymnos
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- Dodekanisos Seaways
Car ferry from Agia Marina to Port of Kalymnos
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- Dodekanisos Seaways
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