Kos International Airport “Ippokratis”
Also known as: Kos Airport, Hippocrates Airport, Kos Ippokratis Airport.
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Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS), named after Hippocrates, is the airport for the island of Kos in the Dodecanese, Greece. It sits in the middle of the island near the village of Antimachia, about 24 km (15 miles) from Kos Town. In 2025 it handled about 3.2 million passengers, most of them in summer.
The UK and Germany are the biggest markets, followed by Greece, Poland, the Netherlands and Italy. Aegean Airlines flies year-round to Athens and Thessaloniki, and in summer easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Condor, Ryanair, Eurowings, British Airways and many other airlines bring vacation flights from across Europe.
All flights use a single terminal, opened in 1980 and later expanded. Fraport Greece runs the airport.
From the airport, most visitors head east to Kos Town and the resorts of Tigaki, Marmari and Psalidi, south to Kardamena, west to Kefalos and Kamari, or to Mastichari for ferries to Kalymnos.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Fraport Greece (40-year concession from 2017)
- Runways
One (14/32)
- Passengers per year
About 3.2 million in 2025
- Main markets
UK and Germany (2024)
Arrival tips for Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"
All flights arrive at the single terminal. Flights from Athens and other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. If you come from outside the Schengen area, as many summer visitors do from the UK, you queue at passport control, where non-EU visitors are registered in the EU's Entry/Exit System. On summer weekends, when many charter flights land close together, the terminal gets busy.
Once you have your bags, head outside. Public buses run to Kos Town, Mastichari, Kardamena and Kefalos, and metered taxis wait outside the terminal around the clock. Package vacation guests with operators such as Jet2holidays and TUI usually have a coach transfer arranged. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you outside arrivals.
The airport is in the middle of the island, so Kos Town and the resorts on the northeast coast are a longer drive than Kardamena or Mastichari.
Greece is on Eastern European Time (EET), two hours ahead of the UK, and uses the euro.
Ground transportation
Kos Town is about 24 km away; a taxi or pre-booked car is quickest, and buses are cheapest.
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A pre-booked car meets you outside arrivals, the easiest option for Kos Town, Psalidi, villas and families with luggage.
Taxi from Kos airport
Metered taxis wait outside the terminal 24 hours a day. Kardamena and Mastichari are close; Kos Town is a longer ride.
Bus
Public buses run to Kos Town, Mastichari, Kardamena and Kefalos. Cheap, but less frequent outside summer.
Tour operator coaches
Package vacation companies such as Jet2holidays and TUI run free coach transfers for their guests.
Terminals
Terminal
One terminal for all flights, opened in 1980 and expanded in 1997.
Airlines and destinations
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kos airport from Kos Town?
Kos Airport is near Antimachia, in the middle of the island, about 24 km (15 miles) from Kos Town. Buses, metered taxis and pre-booked cars all run from the terminal to the town.
How do I get from Kos airport to Kardamena?
Kardamena is on the south coast, close to the airport. Public buses run there, and a taxi or pre-booked car takes only a short time.
Is there a bus from Kos airport?
Yes. Public buses run from the airport to Kos Town, Mastichari, Kardamena and Kefalos. Package vacation guests often have a coach transfer arranged by their tour operator.
Which airlines fly to Kos?
Aegean Airlines flies year-round to Athens and Thessaloniki. In summer, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Condor, Ryanair, Eurowings, British Airways and many others fly from the UK, Germany and across Europe.
How do I get from Kos airport to Kalymnos?
Kalymnos is reached by ferry from Mastichari, a short drive from the airport, or from Kos Town. Take a taxi, bus or pre-booked transfer to the port.
Is Kos airport open at night?
Most flights at Kos run in the daytime and evening during summer. Metered taxis wait outside the terminal 24 hours a day, so you can always get a ride after a late arrival.