Kalamata Airport to Stoupa (Mani)

Kalogria beach and the village of Stoupa, Messinian Mani
Stoupa – photo: Robert Schediwy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Pickup: Kalamata Airport (KLX)
Drop-off: Stoupa

Route:
– Private vehicle (taxi, minivan, or minibus depending on group size)
– Through Kalamata and Kardamyli on the coast road of the Messinian Mani
– Approx. 54 km, about 1 hour 10 minutes driving time

What you get:
– Meet-and-greet with driver
– Assistance with luggage
– Non-stop travel to your destination (stops on request)
– Drop-off at your hotel, villa or apartment in Stoupa, Agios Nikolaos or Agios Dimitrios

About Stoupa

Stoupa is a seaside village of the Messinian Mani with two sandy beaches, Stoupa and Kalogria, clear water and a relaxed atmosphere. It is a good base for walking in the Mani and for day trips to Kardamyli, Areopoli and the Diros caves.

Ideas for stops on the way

  • Kardamyli on the way
  • The viewpoints over the Messinian Gulf
  • Kalamata for supplies before you arrive

Stops and extra waiting time are arranged on request – just tell us in your message.

Good to know

  • Kalamata Airport is small and quick to leave: your driver waits right outside arrivals with a name sign; if your flight is delayed, we follow the new arrival time.
  • Private car, minivan or minibus depending on the size of your group – the vehicle is only for you.
  • Child seats, extra luggage and bicycles on request.
  • A return transfer or a trip with several stops can be arranged in the same request.

Where to stay in the Mani

Plan the rest of your trip

Frequently asked questions

How long is the transfer from Kalamata Airport to Stoupa?

The drive is about 54 km, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes without stops. Traffic, the time of day and any stops you add can change this, so we plan the pick-up around your flight.

Where does the driver meet us?

Your driver waits right outside the arrivals exit of Kalamata Airport with a name sign and helps with your luggage. If your flight is delayed, just send us your flight number and we follow the new arrival time.

Can we stop on the way?

Yes. Popular stops on this route are Kardamyli and the viewpoints over the Messinian Gulf. Tell us in your request which stops you would like; extra waiting time is arranged on request.

What vehicle will we travel in?

It is always a private transfer just for your group: a car for up to 3–4 people, a minivan for families and small groups, or a minibus for larger groups. Child seats, extra luggage and bicycles are possible on request.

How do we book this transfer?

Send us the form below with your date, flight number (if any), number of people and addresses. We reply with a personal offer within 24 hours – nothing is booked until you accept. You can add the return trip in the same request.

Complete the 2 steps and we will reply to you within 24 hours!

If your ferry departs the following day, you can spend the night at one of our partner hotels in Rafina or nearby on the coast. Ask us to book and we will arrange your room together with your transfer.