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JKL → LRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Kalymnos Airport (Kalymnos) to Leros Airport (Leros)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic landmarks of the Dodecanese, specifically the dramatic volcanic silhouette of Telendos Island and the famous climbing cliffs of Kalymnos.
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Telendos Island
The striking, mountain-shaped island that was once part of Kalymnos before an earthquake separated it.
Massouri Cliffs
View the massive limestone walls that have made Kalymnos a world-renowned destination for rock climbing.
Gourna Bay
A wide, shallow sandy bay on the western side of Leros known for its turquoise waters.
Emporios Village
The northernmost settlement of Kalymnos nestled in a quiet, circular bay.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sun setting over the Aegean if flying in the evening. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff as Telendos appears almost instantly. The low altitude of this short hop makes the geological formations very clear.
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Vathy Fjord
A narrow, lush green valley and deep-water inlet that looks like a hidden fjord on the east coast of Kalymnos.
Castle of Panteli
The medieval Castle of the Knights visible on the ridge above Agia Marina as you approach Leros.
Archangelos Islet
Small, uninhabited rocky islands located in the sea channel between Kalymnos and Leros.
Lakki Harbor
The massive, naturally protected deep-water port of Leros, featuring unique Rationalist architecture from the Italian era.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of the proximity of the Turkish coastline (Anatolia) and the smaller islets scattered between the main islands. Look for the white windmills of Leros on the ridges during the final descent.
Book Hotels in LerosDistance: 28 km (17 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 min
Departure: JKL (36.9632987976, 26.9405994415)
Arrival: LRS (37.184898, 26.800301)
Route Type: Domestic
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