Kálymnos travel guide

Kálymnos Tourism | Kálymnos Guide

You're Going to Love Kálymnos

With a population of 12,324, Kálymnos is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kálymnos has to offer.

When to visit Kálymnos

Kálymnos in November
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kálymnos in November
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kálymnos

Plane

When flying to Kálymnos, you’ll arrive at Kalymnos Island (JKL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kálymnos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kálymnos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 78 miles from Kálymnos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Kálymnos, you’ll arrive at Kalymnos Island (JKL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kálymnos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kálymnos is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 78 miles from Kálymnos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Kálymnos

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Airlines serving Kálymnos

Lufthansa
Good (4,702 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (765 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,401 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (236 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (11 reviews)
Transavia
Good (78 reviews)
Condor
Good (260 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (79 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kálymnos

Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £62 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kálymnos

Most booked hotels in Kálymnos

Kantouni Beach Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
£162+
Villa Melina
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Oasis Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£37+

Hiring a car in Kálymnos

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Kálymnos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Kálymnos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26.