Kos Island International Airport (Hippocrates) Guide

Here you'll find essential information on Kos Island International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Full Airport Name

Kos Island International Airport (Hippocrates)

Address

Antimachia, Kos Island, Greece

Airport Code

KGS

Country Code

30

Telephone

(242) 056 000

E-mail

Website

Number of Terminals

2 (arrivals and departures)

Time Zone

GMT + 2

Location

The airport is located 26km (16 miles) to the west of the town of Kos.


Driving Directions

Kos is a small island with a relatively simple road map. To go to the airport from the town of Kos, choose the main road going west and follow signs for Antimachia and the airport.

Car Parking

The car park has parking spaces for 100 cars and 80 buses.

Car Hire

Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.

Public Transport

Bus: KTEL local buses go to the town of Kos and to Kardhamena, Kefalos and Mastihari from the bus stop just outside the airport. Olympic Airways shuttle buses correspond with arriving and departing flights.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal buildings. It is recommended to agree the price before the taxi journey.

Information and Help Desks

An information desk is available in the terminal building.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are no banking or postal facilities at the airport.
Eating and drinking:
There is a café selling hot and cold drinks and small dishes and snacks in the terminal building.
Shopping: Duty-free shopping is available in the terminal building.
Luggage: Queries about lost items of luggage should be directed to the information desk or to the airline concerned.
Other facilities: There is a medical centre at the airport. A police station is also located there.

Conference and Business Facilities

There are no conference or business facilities at the airport.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

Facilities are basic. Those who need assistance at the airport should contact their airline before travel.

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. Seagull's Bay Hotel (tel: (210) 3313 9125) is 5km (3 miles) from the airport.

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