Travelling from Kos Airport (KGS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 1 minute. Athens's timezone is UTC+2 — identical to Greece.
Take your pick of 59 weekly flights from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The 04:45 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest you can take from KGS to ATH. Sky Express operates the latest service of the day at 23:55 if early mornings aren't your thing.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Sky Express is your gateway to discovering Athens (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Choose from the direct flights from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you want to break up your flight from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the KGS - ATH route include:
Kalymnos Island National Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Rhodes Airport
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within Greece. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as a driver's license or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from KGS to ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kos Airport (KGS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $50. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $125. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from KGS to ATH.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Kos Airport (KGS)
Kos Airport is around 434 kilometres from the centre of Greece. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near KGS? If you've booked an early flight from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 37 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Athens in February.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Kos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flight tickets from KGS to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Athens
As soon as you've booked your flights from KGS to ATH, you'll want to find a place to stay in Athens. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are top sights which should feature on every Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Athens getaway.