Cheap flights from Kavala (KVA)

Northern Greece's Aegean coast airport, gateway to Thassos

Kavala Airport, named Alexander the Great, is in Chrysoupoli, about 30 km east of Kavala city in northern Greece. It serves the Macedonian Aegean coast and the nearby island of Thassos. Traffic is mostly seasonal: Ryanair, Wizz Air and various charter operators run summer routes, while Sky Express handles year-round domestic links to Athens.

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Airlines flying from Kavala (KVA)

Major carriers: Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, Tus Airways. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, Wizz Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly out of Kavala Airport?
Sky Express runs year-round flights to Athens, with seasonal Aegean service. International is mostly Ryanair, Wizz Air and seasonal charters from Germany, Poland and the UK. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap surfaces these LCC fares clearly, including ones Google Flights often pushes down the list.
How far is Kavala Airport from the city?
Kavala Alexander the Great Airport is about 30 km east of Kavala city, near Chrysoupoli. A taxi takes 30-40 minutes for around 35-45 euros. KTEL buses connect the airport to Kavala and the port for the Thassos ferry. Many travelers fly here specifically as the closest air gateway to Thassos island.
Can I fly to Thassos directly?
Thassos has no airport. The closest air gateway is Kavala (KVA), from which it's a short bus or taxi ride to Keramoti port and a 35-minute ferry to Thassos. Alexandroupolis (AXD) is a more distant alternative. Flightmussy compares fares to KVA across all carriers in one search using the 12-month heatmap.
Is Kavala Airport open year-round?
Yes, Kavala stays open year-round, but international service is heavily seasonal. From November to March, the schedule is mostly the Sky Express link to Athens plus occasional charters. Summer brings Ryanair, Wizz Air and German charter operators. Flightmussy's heatmap reflects the seasonality clearly across the full year.

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