Flights to Kalamata

A flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kalamata Airport (KLX) takes three hours and 40 minutes.

The most popular time to visit Kalamata is between June and August, so you could save by heading there at a different time of year. Try spring, when the city has warm weather and a lot less rain than the winter months. Have a look at our low fare finder to find out more.

If you’re heading off to Kalamata, you can make your trip fit whatever budget you’re working with. This city can be very affordable compared to other more touristy regions in Greece. There’s a vibrant, colourful food market as well as a huge host of local tavernas where you can explore authentic Greek dishes at reasonable prices.

Kalamata is a compact city, so it’s relatively simple to get around. The airport is only around a 10- minute drive from the city centre and it’s easy to catch a bus or a taxi from just outside the terminal. Once you’re in the city centre, most things are walkable – and if they’re not, Kalamata has public transport connecting different parts of the city.

You could also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what the Messenia region has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Kalamata is a relaxed oceanfront city surrounded by natural beauty – from mountains to olive groves and sandy beaches. The Taygetos Mountains are popular for hiking, and you can enjoy the clear-as-glass Messenian Gulf with paddleboarding, kayaking or sailing. There’s also so much rich history here, which you can discover at the Archaeological Museum of Messenia and the Church of Ypapanti. Kalamata is also a foodie paradise, with many culinary delights to sample. Try pasteli, a crunchy sesame seed dessert, talagani cheese, a grilled sheep’s cheese, as well as Kalamata olives.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

If you travel to Greece with a valid British passport and stay for less than 90 days, a visa is not required. If you’re from a country outside the EU, you may need to apply for a visa in advance of your trip. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.