# KGS — Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" > Machine-readable reference for KGS. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/KGS.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-16T07:36:33.434+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" - IATA: KGS - ICAO: LGKO - City: Kos Island - Country: GR (GR) - Timezone: Europe/Athens - Distance from city: 23 km (14 mi) southwest of Kos town - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 2.8M - Official website: https://www.kgs-airport.gr ## Overview Welcome Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" is a quintessential Greek island airport defined by its unpredictable charter-wave dynamics. The real challenge isn’t the runway, but managing the huge bursts of passengers that arrive and depart during peak season. With a layout tailored for quick movement through arrivals, but a tightly packed departures hall, timing and pre-planning become crucial for a stress-free transit. Situated just 23 km southwest of Kos Town, the airport handles approximately 2.8 million passengers annually through its sole terminal, T1. At a glance The airport has just one terminal, T1, serving as a hub primarily for airlines like Aegean Airlines, TUI Airways, and Ryanair. Although simple in its setup with no lounges and a limited number of dining options, timing your arrival at the airport can significantly affect your experience, especially during the summer rush. Terminals & layout T1, the sole terminal, serves all the flights and manages ground services for airlines operating at KGS. Departures can get chaotic due to limited space, particularly in the post-security waiting area. This area is notorious for lacking enough seating, often forcing travelers t… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Aegean Airlines, TUI Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/terminals/t1 ## Dining (13) - **Athens Protasis** — T1 · Local · Greek URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/athens-protasis-t1 - **Aurora** — T1 · Local · Café URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/aurora-t1 - **Burger King** — T1 · Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/burger-king-t1 - **French Bakery** — T1 · Bakery · French URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/french-bakery-t1 - **Hudson** — T1 · Local · American URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/hudson-t1 - **Il Maestro** — T1 · Italian · Casual Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/il-maestro-t1 - **Negroni** — T1 · Bar · Italian URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/negroni-t1 - **Occhio Papavasiliou** — T1 · Local · Mediterranean URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/occhio-papavasiliou-t1 - **Panopolis** — T1 · Bakery · Local URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/panopolis-t1 - **Pret A Manger** — T1 · Café · British URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/pret-a-manger-t1 - **Pub** — T1 · Bar · Local URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/pub-t1 - **So Very Greek** — T1 · Local · Greek URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/so-very-greek-t1 - **Starbucks** — T1 · Café · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/restaurants/starbucks-t1 ## Shops (14) - **Athens Protasis** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/athens-protasis-t1 - **Aurora** — T1 · Café URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/aurora-t1 - **Burger King** — T1 · Fast Food URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/burger-king-t1 - **French Bakery** — T1 · Bakery URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/french-bakery-t1 - **Hellenic Duty Free Shops** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/hellenic-duty-free-shops-t1 - **Hudson** — T1 · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/hudson-t1 - **Il Maestro** — T1 · Restaurant URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/il-maestro-t1 - **Negroni** — T1 · Bar URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/negroni-t1 - **Occhio Papavasiliou** — T1 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/occhio-papavasiliou-t1 - **Panopolis** — T1 · Café URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/panopolis-t1 - **Pret A Manger** — T1 · Café URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/pret-a-manger-t1 - **Pub** — T1 · Bar URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/pub-t1 - **So Very Greek** — T1 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/so-very-greek-t1 - **Starbucks** — T1 · Café URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/shops/starbucks-t1 ## Ground transport (4) - **Car rental shuttles** — Van · 5-20 min from leaving terminal to reaching rental lot, depending on wait · Included in rental price (no separate shuttle fare reported) · On‑demand around booked flight arrivals; not a scheduled route URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/transport/car-rental-shuttles - **Hotel and tour operator coaches** — Bus · 45-90+ min depending on number of hotel stops · Typically included in package‑holiday price (no separate fare reported) · Timed to specific charter/package flights; not a walk‑up service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/transport/hotel-and-tour-operator-coaches - **Public bus to Kos town** — Bus · 35-45 min · €3-4 · Roughly every 30-60 min in daytime; no overnight service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/transport/public-bus-to-kos-town - **Taxi rank outside Arrivals** — Taxi · 25-35 min to Kos Town area · €30-40 to Kos Town/Psalidi (reported ranges) · On‑demand when flights arrive; queues can build at peak times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/transport/taxi-rank-outside-arrivals ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Consider shifting your flight to a midweek or midday departure, avoiding peak UK and German charter waves for a much calmer experience. - _Avoid_: Prepare to stand in the departures gate area, as seating is scarce and queues are common during busy periods. - _Time_: Morning and weekend charter flights in July–September can mean waiting 60–90 minutes for check-in, so arrive early. - _Quiet_: For a calmer alternative, use the baggage hall benches upon arrival to regroup and recharge before heading to your transfer. - _Money_: Independent taxis past the immediate tour-operator area might be quicker than coach transfers and only slightly more expensive. - _Local_: Take a few moments outside arrivals to enjoy fresh air before diving into the transport chaos. - _Insider_: If renting a car, doing so outside the main weekend turnover can save you from the fraught competition for space. - _Time_: Check whether your flight falls within a quiet shoulder period, like late April–May or September–October, for a breeze of an airport experience. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/KGS.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/kgs/departures — HTML page with live departures