Cheap flights from Warsaw to Kalamata

Prices on this route follow the Greek holiday calendar. June, July and August are peak, when the Peloponnese fills up and seats go early. September and October are quieter, and October is usually the cheapest month to fly, with warm sea and fewer crowds. November is the tail end of the season, when some coastal places close but fares stay low. Weekday departures are calmer and cheaper than weekend ones, especially Friday and Sunday. Book well ahead for summer, and leave it later for autumn, when fares often soften. Polish school holidays and Greek public holidays in spring and around mid-August push demand up in both directions.

Several carriers sell this route, all as connecting itineraries. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Aegean Airlines, British Airways and Turkish Airlines are full-service, which usually means a checked bag and a meal are part of the fare and a missed connection is rebooked for you. Eurowings and Air Baltic sit closer to the low-cost model, and Helvetic Airways flies smaller aircraft, often on behalf of another carrier, so the rules depend on who operates your flight. On low-cost tickets expect to pay extra for checked luggage and sometimes for seat selection. Whichever you choose, check whether the connection is on one ticket or two.

Kalamata has one airport, close to the city and a short drive from the centre. Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the simplest way in, especially if you land late. Local buses run towards the city and the coast, but timetables thin out outside the summer season, so check the schedule for your arrival day before you commit. Rental desks are in the terminal and are worth booking ahead in high season, when the coast fills up. If you are heading further down the Peloponnese, to the Mani or Messinia, a car is the practical choice, and picking it up at the airport saves a trip back into town. The terminal gets busy when several charter flights land together, so allow time for bags.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Kalamata

58 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Warsaw has two airports, so confirm whether you fly from F. Chopin or Modlin before arranging your trip to the airport.
• On low-cost fares, check what baggage is included and add checked bags when you book.
• If your connection is on two separate tickets, leave a generous gap and be ready to rebook if the first leg slips.
• Check that your passport or ID is valid for Greece and that any entry rules for your nationality are met before you pay.
• For summer travel, book early; for October and November, waiting often brings a lower fare.
• Confirm how you will get from Kalamata airport into town, especially if you land late in the evening.