Kos is a sun kissed island in Greece with a seasonal airport that punches above its weight, making flights from Kos a relaxed, efficient way to kick off your trip. As a summer gateway, you get a wide mix of domestic hops and European beach and city links without the big hub hassle.
The terminal at Kos International Hippocrates has been expanded and modernized, so facilities feel fresh and passenger flow is smoother during peak months. Summer brings an influx of nonstop options to major cities alongside year round essentials, while the island ambiance keeps pre flight stress low compared to mainland mega hubs in Greece.
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From one hour domestic hops to four hour European sunshine runs, Kos offers a solid mix of short haul staples and seasonal crowd favorites. Schedules, carriers, and durations below are examples and subject to change.
Athens sees multiple daily services around one hour, giving quick access to onward ferries, business districts, and the capital’s neighborhoods. Thessaloniki runs several times a week at about one hour too, ideal for weekend flights from Kos and exploring northern Greece. Summer opens a carousel of European options, with Vienna usually about two and a half hours served by Austrian Airlines and Ryanair, London Gatwick around four hours by British Airways and easyJet seasonally for city breaks in the United Kingdom, Munich about three hours, Zurich three hours, and Milan Malpensa roughly three hours during high season. Leisure highlights include Paris Orly at three and a half hours for food led weekends in Paris, and Tel Aviv around two hours for a quick culture change in Tel Aviv. Sometimes there are direct flights to Amsterdam, which is convenient for one way or multi city Euro trips.
These are typical seasonal patterns, and it is important to check current schedules before booking.
Kos is highly seasonal. Late spring and early autumn shoulder months often bring lower fares with fewer crowds compared to July and August, making more seats available with flexible travel dates.
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Kos International Airport Hippocrates (IATA: KGS, ICAO: LGKO) sits about 23 kilometers from Kos Town and 23.5 kilometers from the Port of Kos. Its modernized single terminal increases capacity and flow during the summer surge with updated passenger amenities.
Taxi rides from Kos Town usually take 25 minutes, while seasonal public buses connect the airport with key island points—the exact time varies based on origin and time of day. Facilities include lounges, family areas, and accessibility features like ramps and accessible restrooms.
Both low cost and traditional carriers operate at KGS. Ryanair serves many seasonal routes and Austrian Airlines alongside Greek domestic carriers provide connections to major hubs. For self transfer options, Kiwi.com combines tickets and recommends the Kiwi.com Guarantee for disruption cover. Instantly access Disruption Protection for compensation and help if changes affect your journey.