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Flights from Kalamata to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Kalamata to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Thessaloniki, about 3h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 25m
KLXISTATH

Kalamata to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey3h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Thessaloniki

Best ways to fly from Kalamata to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KLX Athens (ATH) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 25m
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2
KLX Thessaloniki (SKG) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 36m
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3
KLX Heraklion (HER) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
739 km459 miles
Journey time
3h 25mestimate
Time difference
+1hIstanbul vs Kalamata
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
KLX → IST, SAW

Flights from Kalamata to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kalamata to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kalamata to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 739 km.
Where do you change planes between Kalamata and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Heraklion (HER). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kalamata and Istanbul?
Kalamata: Kalamata Airport (KLX). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Kalamata and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Kalamata.

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