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Messini (Messene), Greece

Messini is a municipal unit and the seat town (edra) of the municipality (dimos) of Messini within the regional unit of Messenia in the region (perifereia) of Peloponnese, one of 13 regions into which Greece has been divided. Before 2011 the same hierarchy prevailed, according to Law 2539 of 1997, the Kapodistrias Plan, except that Messenia was a nomos and the Municipal unit was a locality.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in Greece.
  • Served by Triodos Airfield.

History

Messini is a municipal unit and the seat town (edra) of the municipality (dimos) of Messini within the regional unit of Messenia in the region (perifereia) of Peloponnese, one of 13 regions into which Greece has been divided. Before 2011 the same hierarchy prevailed, according to Law 2539 of 1997, the Kapodistrias Plan, except that Messenia was a nomos and the Municipal unit was a locality. The dimos existed under both laws, but not with the same constituents.

Airports

Kalamata International Airport (KLX) 17 km to the centre
Kalamata, J, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin, All America, easyJet…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Munich, Stockholm, Vienna, Amsterdam, Duesseldorf… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 7 direct destinations
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (A319) · 3 routes: Duesseldorf, Munich, Stockholm
  • Air Berlin AB (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
  • All America A2 (143) · 1 route: Thessaloniki
  • easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
  • Lufthansa Cargo LH (A319) · 1 route: Munich*
  • Niki HG (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
  • Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A319) · 1 route: Stockholm
  • Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Amsterdam

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Triodos Airfield 11 km to the centre
Triodos, J, GR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Messini (Messene), Greece
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Triodos Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Messini (Messene), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.