Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
- Served by Kalymnos Airport (JKL).
History
Kalymnos is a Greek island and municipality in the southeastern Aegean Sea. It belongs to the Dodecanese island chain, between the islands of Kos and Leros, with the latter being linked to it through a series of islets. Kalymnos lies between two and five hours away by sea from the island of Rhodes.
Where to stay
Indoor
unnamed road, Mirties 852 00, Greece · climbersvillage.com
Μυρτιές 852 00, Greece · kaloniki.com
Μυρτιές 852 00, Greece · bluesandkalymnos.gr
myrties, Kalimnos 852 00, Greece · hermes-seo.hoteldegollado.com
Μυρτιές 852 00, Greece · spongiahotel.gr
Armeos, Kalimnos 852 00, Greece · carianhotel.gr
ΣΥΚΙΑ, Mirties 852 00, Greece · hyperionhotel.gr
Μυρτιές 852 00, Greece · mianasakalymnos.com
Καντούνι, Panormos 852 00, Greece · kantounibeach.gr
Melitsahas 852 00, Greece · hotelni.com
Melitsaxas Beach, Mirties 852 00, Greece · bluedawnkalymnos.com
ΚΑΛΑΜΙΩΤΙΣΣΑ, Kalimnos 852 00, Greece · evanik-hotel.gr
XWXC+53, Telendos 852 00, Greece · suitesdreamtelendos.gr
Beach, Mirties 852 00, Greece · villapopillon.com
kalymnos myrties, myrties kalymnos 852 00, Greece · atlantis-kalymnos.gr
Enoria Evaggelistrias, Kalymnos 85200, Kalimnos 852 00, Greece · villa-melina.com
Panormos 852 00, Greece · kalydnaislandhotel.gr
Mirties 852 00, Greece · plazahotel.gr
Σκαλιά 852 00, Greece · gokalymnos.com
Near ferry pier and Port Authority building, Paraliaki Odos, Harbourfront, Pothia 852 00, Greece · archontikohotel.com
Μυρτιές 852 00, Greece · vourospalace.traveleto.com
Ammoudara, Kalimnos, Greece · panorama-kalymnos.gr
Ag Nikolaos, Kalymnos Island 852 00, Greece · kalymnosolympic.gr
Mirties 852 00, Greece · vasilisstudios.gr
Kalymnos 852 00, Greece · masouri.com.es
Mirties 852 00, Greece · my-stay-experience.com
Studio Saroukos, Plati Gialos 852 00, Greece
Πάνορμος 852 00, Greece
Indoor
Indoor
Αγιος Βασίλειος, Kalimnos 852 00, Greece · spongiaapartments.com
Kalymnos 852 00, Greece · booking.com
Kantouni Panormou, Kalimnos 852 00, Greece · alkyonis.com.es
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-23:30 · kalymnosdelivery.gr
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-23:00
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Chinese, Regional, Restaurant · Chinese/Regional restaurant
Regional, Burger, Restaurant · Regional/Burger restaurant
Ice Cream, Cake, Cafe · Ice Cream/Cake cafe
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 13:00-23:00
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · restaurant · facebook.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-01:00
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · cafe · facebook.com
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:00-23:00
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-12:00 · Emborios, Kalymnos, 85200
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 08:00-00:30
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood, Restaurant · Greek/Mediterranean restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-13:00,16:00-22:00
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · Features: step-free access
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Features: takeaway, vegan options
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · Emborios
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Airports
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) 23 km to the centre
Kos Island, L, GR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Condor Flugdienst, Ryanair, TUIfly, Air Berlin…) · direct flights to 28 destinations incl. Cologne, Duesseldorf, Munich, Athens, Frankfurt… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 28 direct destinations
- Condor Flugdienst DE (32S, 737-800) · 7 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich, Stuttgart
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 7 routes: Bergamo, Kaunas, Krakow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Rygge
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 7 routes: Cologne, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Mulhouse, Munich, Stuttgart
- Air Berlin AB (737-800, A320, A321, 737-700) · 6 routes: Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, DH8, Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Athens, Kalymnos, Moscow, Rhodos
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8, A320, Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Athens*, Kalymnos, Rhodos
- easyJet U2 (A320, A319) · 2 routes: Glasgow, London
- Jet2.com LS (737-800, 75W) · 2 routes: Leeds, Manchester
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 1 route: Cologne
- Harmony Airways HQ (A319, A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Luxair LG (737-700) · 1 route: Luxemburg
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kalymnos Airport (JKL) 1.2 km to the centre
Kalymnos Island, L, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Athens, Kos, Leros (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 3 routes: Athens, Kos, Leros
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 3 routes: Athens, Kos, Leros
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Leros Airport (LRS) 28 km to the centre
Leros Island, L, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Kalymnos
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
Mastichari
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Kalymnos - Leros
Ferry route
Kalymnos - Pserimos
Ferry route
Kálymnos - Kos (Mastichári)
Ferry route
Kalymnos - Kos (Mastichari)
Ferry route
Leros (Agia Marina) - Kalymnos
Ferry route
Leros - Kos
Ferry route
Kalymnos - Turgutreis
Ferry route
Turgutreis - Leros (Agia Marina)
Ferry route · İDO
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kalymnos Airport (JKL). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JKL has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Athens, Kos, Leros). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kalymnos, 3.5 km); routes include Kalymnos - Leros, Kalymnos - Pserimos, Kálymnos - Kos (Mastichári).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kalimnos (Kalymnos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.