Kalymnos Island National Airport– JKL Kalymnos
Kalymnos Island National Airport is found in the island of Kalymnos, Greece and is alternatively known as Kalymnos National Airport. It is near the capital city, Pothaia. The public airport is run by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. It was founded on August 10, 2006. Kalymnos is in the southeastern Aegean Sea and is part of the Dodecanese island chain. It is known for sponge diving and is well visited by sponge divers and other interested ones. It is also well-known for climbing.
Best Time to Visit
Kalymnos Island National Airport has a single asphalt runway measuring 3,723 feet in length. Based on 2017 statistics, the airport handled 11,989 passengers and 864 aircraft movements. Both data showed a significant decrease from 2016 record. Sky Express serves commercial flights to and from Athens, Astypalaia, Kos, Leros and Rhodes. The small airport is only active during the summer season. Ground transportations are available once passengers deplane. A number of buses and taxis are ready to transport tourists from the airport to the city proper, as well as, hotels. Some of its nearby cities are Ekincik, Bozburun and Sogut, in nearby Turkey.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Kalydna Island Hotel provides both diving and climbing experiences just five minutes from the airport. Half a mile away from the JKL is the Kantouni Beach Hotel, which offers beach bar, and even pool sun loungers. The Oasis Hotel is around 2 miles away. The hotel has a garden, terrace and designated smoking area.
Kalymnos Island National Airport is situated 13 miles from Kos International Airport (KGS). It is also 117 miles from the Rhodes International Airport (RHO) and 162.18 miles from Dalaman International Airport (DLM) in Turkey.
