Arrivals

Transportation to Costa Navarino

Option A

Arrival at Kalamata International Airport

Upon arrival at Kalamata International Airport, guests will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant after completing customs and immigration formalities, before proceeding with a private transfer to The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino.

Transportation from Kalamata International Airport

The resort is located approximately 45 – 60 minutes from Kalamata International Airport (KLX), which is served by direct seasonal flights from London and other European cities, as well as by domestic flights from Athens.

Option B

Arrival at Athens International Airport

Upon arrival at Athens International Airport and after completing customs and immigration formalities, guests will be welcomed by an English-speaking assistant and escorted to their transfer vehicle for the journey to The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino.

Transportation

Athens International Airport offers an extensive network of international flight connections and modern facilities. We recommend arriving before 2:00 pm to allow sufficient time to travel to Costa Navarino and enjoy the remainder of the day at the resort.

The onward journey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes (depending on traffic) via the Athens–Kalamata motorway, providing a scenic drive through the Peloponnese countryside.

USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION

Flights

KALAMATA

Flights to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)

Kalamata International Airport (KLX) is the closest international airport to Costa Navarino, approximately 50 minutes by road from the resort area. Kalamata is served by a number of direct seasonal European connections, making it a convenient gateway for participants travelling to Costa Navarino.

Direct flights from the United Kingdom.

For September 2027, the following direct connections are already published:

  • London Gatwick (LGW) – Kalamata (KLX) – Jet2
  • London Stansted (STN) – Kalamata (KLX) – Jet2
  • Manchester (MAN) – Kalamata (KLX) – Jet2
  • Birmingham (BHX) – Kalamata (KLX) – Jet2
  • Bristol (BRS) – Kalamata (KLX) – Jet2

Additional European connections

Further direct seasonal connections to Kalamata are expected to become available for September 2027 as airlines publish their summer schedules.

Based on currently published seasonal programmes and existing Kalamata routes, these may include connections from:

  • Germany: Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Hamburg
  • Switzerland: Zurich
  • France: Paris
  • The Netherlands: Amsterdam
  • Austria: Vienna
  • Czech Republic: Prague
  • Scandinavia: Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stockholm

Participants are advised to check the latest available schedules, as additional routes and frequencies may be added for September 2027.

Athens

Flights to Athens International Airport (ATH)

Athens International Airport (ATH) is Greece’s main international gateway, offering extensive year-round connections to destinations across Europe and worldwide. The airport is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes by road from Costa Navarino, making it a convenient arrival point for participants travelling from a wide range of international destinations. We recommend arriving before 2:00 pm to allow sufficient time to travel to Costa Navarino and enjoy the remainder of the day at the resort.