Travelling from Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS): What you need to know
Kos Ippokratis International Airport is located in Kos. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to KGS, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to KGS departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and KGS:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to KGS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
77% of all departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KGS instead:
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Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS) to central Kos
From Kos Ippokratis International Airport, central Kos is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport is $188. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $364. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to KGS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport ticket.
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More about Kos
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Kos right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Kos Ippokratis International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Paradise Beach, Agios Stefanos Beach and Xerokambos (Exotic Beach) are attractions you won't want to skip in Kos.
Explore more of Greece
Rethymno is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kos. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon beach and Venetian Harbour.
Mytilene is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometres north of Kos. No trip is complete without visiting Castle of Mytilene, Byzantine Museum and Mytilene Castle.