A relatively large, two-terminal facility, Kos Ippokratis Airport (KGS) is the only air gateway into and out of the popular summer holiday destination of Kos. The airport is located around 26 km / 16 miles to the south-west of Kos Town and next to the Antimachia area, Christos and Panagia.

Flights to and from mainland Greece operate daily, while charter flights run to a wide variety of destinations during the sunny summer months. At this busy time of the year, Kos Airport becomes the sixth busiest in the whole of Greece.

Public buses operated by KTEL run from outside of the airport into Kos Town and other popular destinations and resorts on the island, such as Marmari (north-east), Mastihari (north), Pyli (north-east) and Tigaki (north-east). Taxis are also onsite at Kos Ippokratis Airport and provide an inexpensive way to reach the nearby southerly resort of Kardamena, which is particularly popular with young holidaymakers and known for its extensive selection of bars and lively nightspots.

The official site of Kos Airport