Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Kos Airport (KGS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Kos is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Choose from seven weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport flights. The 04:45 departure with Transavia is the earliest flight you can take. Transavia operates the last service of the day at 18:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your AMS to KGS flight.
Flying during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
TUI.nl is your gateway to discovering Kos (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with TUI.nl on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for AMS to KGS flights is transavia.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AMS and KGS:
Munich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Kos Airport (KGS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport flight is R 1,650. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,084. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book three months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to KGS.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that depart Amsterdam Schiphol Airport make it to their destination on time.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Kos Airport (KGS)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near KGS:
Grab a Kos Airport rental car and discover Kos and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Green Motion and Caldera are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kos Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kos Airport (KGS) to central Kos
From Kos Airport, Kos is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kos Airport (KGS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kos Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kos. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kos. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.