Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Kos Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
when the airline actually admitted they owed us a meal the security wouldn’t let us out of the departures lounge to claim it! -Katherine
KGS Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Kos Island International Airport.
What to Expect
The small, older terminal at Kos Airport (code: KGS) is by far the busiest in summer due to a number of seasonal routes. Construction of a new terminal was scheduled in 2020. Current facilities include a few cafes and eateries, duty-free shopping, and free WiFi.
Sleeping in Kos Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Kos Island Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels in the town of Kardamena, which is a 15-minute drive from Kos Airport:
- Angelina Studios – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Paraschos Studios – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Nissia Kamares Hotel Apartments – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels on Kos, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
As of this update, we were unable to confirm whether the airport has any first-class or business lounges. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Everest Snack and Coffee has four locations: Landside (Ground Level) • Airside (Ground Level, intra Schengen) • Airside (Ground Level, extra Schengen) • Airside (Mezzanine Level, extra Schengen). Flocafe Espresso Room can be found Landside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free, unlimited WiFi is available at Kos Airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs, operated by Euronet and Piraeus, are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available throughout the airport.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available.
Information Desk – Yes
Medical Services – First Aid is available. Ask for assistance at the Information Desk.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
Local buses link the airport with the cities of Kos, Mastichari, Kardamena and Kefalos. The bus stop is 50 meters from the terminal Arrivals exit. For routes, schedules and fares, visit the KTEL-KOS website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available on-site: Avance • Avis/Budget • Hertz/Thrifty • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. At the time of this update, a one-way fare between the airport and Kos costs about 35,00€.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.