Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
Kos Airport Transfer Guide
Kos Island International Airport is about 26 km from central Kos. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
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Kos Island International Airport (KGS) is about 26 km from central Kos. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 26 km
- Cheapest way in
- KTEL bus
- Fastest
- Taxi — 25 min to Kos Town
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Where can your driver take you from KGS?
Transfers you can pre-book from Kos airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from KGS into Kos
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KTEL bus to Kos Town | 40-50 min | Cheapest to Kos Town |
| Metered taxi | 25-60 min | Direct + groups |
| Resort transfers | 30-70 min | Kardamena / Marmari / Tigaki resorts |
| Rental car (on-site) | 25-70 min | Kos island touring |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Kos airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Kos
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Kos.
From landing to the door
How your Kos pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From KGS your driver takes you straight to Kos's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Kos Island International Airport from central Kos?+
Kos Island International Airport (KGS) is about 26 km from central Kos. Fastest way in: Taxi — 25 min to Kos Town.
What is the cheapest way from KGS into Kos?+
KTEL bus. Our Kos airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from KGS?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Kos: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Kos?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Kos.
Arriving in Kos
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