Flying from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Kos Airport (KGS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Thessaloniki and Kos are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from SKG to KGS start from 06:00 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:25 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SKG to KGS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring Kos (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SKG to KGS flights, with 88.89% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SKG and KGS:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Kos Airport (KGS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport flight is R 958. A return plane ticket right now is R 2,516. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SKG to KGS, reserve your trip four months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from SKG to KGS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Thessaloniki Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart SKG arrive at their destination without delay.
Thessaloniki Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SKG:
Arriving at Kos Airport (KGS)
If you're getting in on a late Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near KGS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kos Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Caldera to explore Kos and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Kos Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Kos Airport (KGS) to central Kos
Kos Airport to the centre of Kos has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kos Airport (KGS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Kos Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kos in March.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kos. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
