Kalamata Airport Transfer Costs to the Mani and Beyond

Kalamata Airport serves the Peloponnese — an area of Greece with some of the most dramatic scenery and least tourist infrastructure outside of the main resorts. Transport costs reflect both the distances and the remoteness.

To Kalamata city centre (7 km)

• Taxi: 10-15 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 12-18 EUR.

A short 10-15 minute drive. Taxis at the rank are generally adequate for this route.

To Kardamyli (35 km)

• Taxi: 35-50 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 35-50 EUR.

Kardamyli is the gateway to the Mani, a charming village on the coast. About 40-50 minutes from the airport.

To Stoupa (45 km)

• Taxi: 40-60 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 40-60 EUR.

Stoupa is the most popular resort in the outer Mani, with two sandy beaches. About 45-55 minutes from the airport.

To Agios Nikolaos / Thalames area (55 km)

• Taxi: 50-70 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 50-70 EUR.

To Areopoli (65 km)

• Taxi: 55-75 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 55-75 EUR.

Areopoli is the capital of the inner Mani. The road beyond Stoupa becomes more winding.

To Gytheio (70 km)

• Taxi: 60-80 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 60-80 EUR.

Gytheio is the main port town of the Laconian coast, east of the Mani.

To Gerolimenas / Vathia / deep inner Mani (100+ km)

• Taxi: 90-120 EUR (if available).
• Pre-booked transfer: 90-120 EUR.

The far south of the Mani is remote. Roads are narrow and some sections are rough. Very few taxis will accept these journeys without advance arrangement.

To Pylos / Methoni (50-60 km west)

• Pre-booked transfer: 50-65 EUR.

Pylos and Methoni are on the Messinian coast west of Kalamata, in the opposite direction from the Mani.

What affects the price

Night surcharge: Taxis apply 20-30% surcharge midnight to 5 AM. A 55 EUR Stoupa fare after midnight runs approximately 68-72 EUR.

Road conditions: Inner Mani roads are narrow and slow. Journey times increase significantly beyond Areopoli.

Vehicle size: Minivans cost 10-20 EUR more but are worthwhile for families with significant luggage on Mani journeys.

Return transport: Organise your return airport transfer before you travel. Finding a taxi in Stoupa or Kardamyli on the day of departure is unreliable. Pre-book the return at the same time as the arrival.

Budget options

There is no bus from the airport. For Kalamata city, a taxi at 10-15 EUR is already inexpensive. For Mani destinations, no budget alternative exists from the airport. KTEL buses run from Kalamata city to some Mani towns (Areopoli, Gytheio), but this requires a taxi from the airport to the city bus station first, then a bus that may not align with your arrival time.