Getting to and from Kavala Airport
Most people landing here are going to Thassos, and the route is simple: taxi or transfer 12 km to Keramoti, then the car ferry to Limenas, 40 minutes, roughly hourly in summer. Package operators run coaches straight to the quay. Kavala itself is 30–35 minutes west along the Egnatia motorway, Xanthi 40 minutes east.
Public transport from the airport is thin: KTEL Kavalas times a few buses to Kavala with the Athens flights and little else. For anyone without a coach, the answer is a taxi from the rank, a pre-booked transfer or a hire car.
Taxi from Kavala Airport
Taxis wait outside the terminal; fares to the main destinations are posted and the night tariff applies after midnight. The Keramoti run is short and the drivers know the ferry times better than the timetable does.
| Destination | Fare | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysoupoli | €12 | 10 min |
| Keramoti (Thassos ferry) | €25 | 15 min |
| Kavala | €45 | 30–35 min |
| Xanthi | €45 | 40 min |
| Nea Peramos | €60 | 50 min |
| Drama | €60 | 55–60 min |
To Thassos via Keramoti
The Keramoti–Limenas car ferries run roughly hourly from early morning to late evening in summer and less often in winter; the crossing is 40 minutes and foot passengers buy tickets at the quay. Taxi from the airport is about €25; transfer companies and Thassos hotels meet flights too. A rental car can go on the ferry with the company’s permission, which is the usual arrangement here.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Kavala Airport to Thassos?
Taxi or transfer 12 km to Keramoti (about €25, 15 minutes), then the car ferry to Limenas, 40 minutes, roughly hourly in summer. Package coaches go straight to the quay; a hire car can cross with the company’s permission.
How far is Kavala Airport from Kavala?
About 30 km east of the city along the Egnatia motorway: 30–35 minutes and roughly €45 by taxi. KTEL buses are few and timed to the Athens flights.
Is there a bus from Kavala Airport?
Only a few KTEL Kavalas runs to Kavala (about €4) timed to some flights, and nothing to Keramoti. Plan on a taxi, transfer or hire car.
How much is a taxi from Kavala Airport to Xanthi or Drama?
About €45 to Xanthi (40 minutes on the motorway) and €60 to Drama (about an hour) by day; more after midnight.
See also
Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.