Flying from Kos Airport (KGS) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kos Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kos and Athens are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from KGS to ATH start at 05:00 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:15 with Sky Express. In total, there are 46 weekly Kos Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your KGS to ATH flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Kos Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
With an impressive 87.25% of services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier for KGS to ATH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kos Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between KGS and ATH include:
Thessaloniki Airport
Rhodes Airport
Kalymnos Airport
Handy information about Kos Airport (KGS)
Of all flights departing from Kos Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Kos Airport is around 26 kms (16 miles) from central Kos. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near KGS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kos Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you have a late Kos Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and discover more of Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kos Airport to Athens International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in March.
When booking your flight from Kos Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KGS to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kms (190 miles) away to the north, its best attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kms (130 miles) north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among the biggest draws.







