Flying from Melbourne to Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS): What you need to know
The timezone in Kos is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne. Kos Ippokratis International Airport is located in Kos.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to KGS.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Kos Ippokratis International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to KGS flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Kos Ippokratis International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KGS instead:
Explore without limits with a Kos Ippokratis International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Caldera and find adventure across Kos and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Kos Ippokratis International Airport flight.
Getting from Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS) to central Kos
Central Kos is around 26 kms (16 miles) from Kos Ippokratis International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
Right now, £704 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kos Ippokratis International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £937. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to KGS if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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More about Kos
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Kos Ippokratis International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kos:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Kos when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Paradise Beach followed by Agios Stefanos Beach and Xerokambos (Exotic Beach).
Explore more of Greece
Kos has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 290 kms (180 miles) southwest of Kos, a visit to Rethymno will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon beach and Venetian Harbour.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, consider Mytilene, about 257 kms (160 miles) north of Kos. Castle of Mytilene, Byzantine Museum and Mytilene Castle are among its highlights.