Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kos Airport (KGS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Kos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Kos's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Choose from 46 weekly Athens International Airport to Kos Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight available. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:55.
Leave plenty of time to make your ATH to KGS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring Kos (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Athens International Airport to Kos Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to KGS flights. An impressive 82.83% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Kos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ATH and KGS include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kos Airport (KGS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Kos Airport flight is $71. A return plane ticket right now is $129. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to KGS.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Kos Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Landing cheap flights from ATH to KGS is a cinch 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.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Kos Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights departing from Athens International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Athens International Airport to Kos Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Kos Airport (KGS)
If you're getting in on a late Athens International Airport to Kos Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near KGS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Caldera to explore Kos and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Kos Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Kos Airport (KGS)
The quietest month for a flight from Athens International Airport to Kos Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Kos based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Explore more of Greece
Kos has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres south-east of Kos, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

