How to find cheap flights to Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kos Ippokratis International Airport is R 8,900. A return plane ticket to KGS right now is R 14,589.
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We recommend booking about one month before takeoff. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Kos, where Kos Ippokratis International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Kos
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Kos in June.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KGS.
July is the most popular month for flights to KGS. Travel then if you're eager to explore Kos in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to travel is January. Lock in your plane tickets to Kos then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Flying to Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Kos Ippokratis International Airport, these leading airlines make travelling to Kos a breeze:
On arrival at KGS, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to KGS. Choose one of these hotels close to Kos Ippokratis International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Flights departing from Kos Ippokratis International Airport touch down when expected 79% of the time. This percentage provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Kos from Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
The distance from KGS to central Kos is about 26 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to KGS.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Kos:
Kos highlights
These leading attractions have to be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Kos:
Paradise Beach: Located around 418 kilometres southeast of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Xerokambos (Exotic Beach): Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 418 kilometres southeast of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Kos experience.
How to get to Kos from Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
Starting your trip in Kos? From KGS, it'll take around 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 24 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS) to Kalymnos
If Kalymnos is where you're off to, it's about 21 kilometres from Kos Ippokratis International Airport.
The drive time to Kalymnos is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of Greece
There's a whole lot more of Greece ready to be uncovered. Around 290 kilometres southwest of Kos, set off for Rethymno. What not to miss? Begin with Rethymnon beach, Venetian Harbour and Rethimnon Beach.
Another city in Greece that earns its place on your itinerary is Mytilene. From Kos, it's around 257 kilometres north and offers highlights like Castle of Mytilene and Byzantine Museum. Stop by Mytilene Castle too. Mytilene Odysseas Elytis Airport (MJT) handles most flights into the city.
Roughly 193 kilometres northwest of Kos, Chios is worth going out of your way for. Big reasons to visit include Agia Fotia Beach, Agia İrini Beach and Holy Catholic Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.