Castillo de Neratzia
A fortress of the Knights of St John beside the harbour of Kos town, built in the 15th century. It can be visited and gives views over the harbour.
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Airport · Kos, Greece
Kos Ippokratis KGS
21 km from central Kos. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Kos “Ippokratis” (Hippocrates) Airport is about 24 km south-west of Kos town, near Antimachia, on the island of Kos in the Dodecanese. It is a medium-sized airport with a lot of charter and seasonal traffic in summer.
Terminals
It has a single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Walking distances are short, although on busy summer days there can be queues at check-in and security.
Services
There are cafés, shops and car rental desks. There is no railway on the island: you reach Kos town and the resorts by bus or taxi, or by rental car.
Getting to the city
Autobús público
Public buses run between the airport, Kos town and some villages on the island, with limited timetables. Check the schedule before relying on them.
Taxi
Official taxi rank by the terminal. The ride to Kos town takes about 30 min depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. In summer it handles many charter and seasonal flights, mostly from northern Europe.
Kos
Things to do in Kos
Kos is a Dodecanese island and the birthplace of the physician Hippocrates. It combines Greek and Roman ruins, a castle of the Knights of St John, beaches and a flat town that is ideal for cycling.
Asclepeion
An ancient sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of medicine, on a hillside with sea views a few kilometres from the town. It rises in terraces and is linked to the medical tradition of Hippocrates.
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Ágora antigua
The remains of the ancient public square in the middle of the town, with columns and building foundations. It is easy to explore on foot.
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Puerto de Kos
The town harbour, below the castle, with a waterfront promenade, cafés and boats to other Dodecanese islands and the Turkish coast.
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How far is the airport from central Kos?
Kos Ippokratis airport is about 21 km from central Kos.
How do I get from the airport to central Kos?
From Kos Ippokratis airport you can take Autobús público (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kos Ippokratis airport have?
Kos Ippokratis has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Kos?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Kos airport seen from outside: Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The apron with the terminal in the background: VynedJ, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport's departures area: Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Neratzia: Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Asclepeion: Rodw, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ágora antigua: JD554, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puerto de Kos: Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons