Dynamic start of new air connections : This year will start with very positive prospects tourist season for Costa Navarino, with golf once again acting as a key driver of high-income visitors in the first months of the season.
At the same time, the international air connectivity of Kalamata Airport “Captain Vassilis Konstantakopoulos” was significantly strengthened. The new data describes a better year not only for the iconic resort, but for Messinia and the Peloponnese in general.
Increase the wind early in the season
The season now traditionally starts on February 27 for Costa Navarino, but also Kalamata airport, with a significant increase in direct international flights from March 1 and strong demand from markets with high purchasing power. Sweden, Germany and Switzerland are the main source markets for visitors according to INSATE’s air data tracker.
In particular, from February 27, direct flights from Zurich began, while from the beginning of March, new connections began with Munich, Stockholm and Helsinki. A new connection has been added from Hamburg with Condor. Which also increases its flights from Frankfurt to three weeks
Great Britain is not far away as Jet2 is adding flights from Gatwick and Edinburgh while British Airways is adding flights from London every day. Edelweiss is also increasing flights from Zurich to three per week
An indication of the momentum is that the available seats in March increased by 65% ​​compared to last year, reaching 4,610 from 2,790, according to INSATE’s Air Data Tracker. At the same time, Kalamata airport closes in 2025 with 169,730 international arrivals compared to 153,483 in 2024, marking an increase of 10.58%.
Gradually opening resorts and enriched experiences
The Costa Navarino resort launch schedule begins with The Westin Resort Costa Navarino opening on February 27, highlighting the season for families and sports enthusiasts.
On March 31, Mandarin Oriental followed suit, Costa Navarinowith an emphasis on gastronomy, health and personal hospitality experiences. From April 2, W Costa Navarino gives a young and cosmopolitan pulse to the destination, while on April 9, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort opens, highlighting Messinian tradition and authenticity. In April, the Navarino Agora was also opened, as a center of gastronomy, culture and shopping.
At the same time, the collection of Costa Navarino Villa Rentals has been enriched with new luxury residences for families and large groups, while Costa Navarino Residences has registered almost complete absorption, with some residences currently available, confirming the dynamism of the destination’s residential sector.
International sports events with golf ahead
The golf courses of Costa Navarino will once again host important international events this year, such as the Legends Tour and the AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am, further enhancing the profile of sports tourism in the region.
Visitors to Costa Navarino can enjoy a combination of sports activities, including golf on four 18-hole courses, tennis, water sports, hiking and cycling in the Messinian countryside. This year, Costa Navarino expanded its partnership with the Mouratoglou Tennis Center, improving its football facilities and hosting international sports institutions.
The Legends Tour golf tournament returns for its 3rd year on June 13-18, the AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am celebrates 20 years on June 24-28, while the PPC IRONMAN 70.3 Costa Navarino renews its meeting with the global triathlon community on October 24-26.
It is noted that Costa Navarino continues to win top international awards, consolidating Greece’s position on the world map of golf. At the World Golf Awards, it retained the title of “World’s Best Golf Venue”, while also winning the distinction of “Europe’s Best Golf Real Estate Venue”.
At the same time, it is ranked 7th worldwide in Golf World – Top 100 World Resorts in Today’s Golfer list. It was also named first in the National Club Golfer’s Top 100 Resorts in Continental Europe and took 2nd place in the Golf Magazin Travel Awards 2025 in the Best Golf Resorts & Hotels in Europe category. Finally, it was named Europe’s Best Golf Resort for 2025 by Top Courses
