KGS
Kos Airport
Kos · GreeceICAO LGKO
Kos Airport (KGS) is an airport serving Kos, Greece, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 36° 47' 35.9" N, 27° 5' 30.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 412 feet (126 meters) above sea level. With 28 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Athens (GMT+3).
Destinations
28
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
412/ 126m
Europe/Athens
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KGS
ICAO Code
LGKO
City
Kos
Country
Greece
Elevation
412 ft
Local Time
08:34 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:36.7933°
Longitude:27.0917°
Popular Routes from KGS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGN | Cologne, Germany | 1,384 mi | 3h 17m | medium-haul | 347 kg | View |
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 1,414 mi | 3h 21m | medium-haul | 355 kg | View |
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 1,112 mi | 2h 46m | medium-haul | 279 kg | View |
| ATH | Athens, Greece | 190 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 1,299 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 326 kg | View |
| HAJ | Hannover, Germany | 1,373 mi | 3h 16m | medium-haul | 345 kg | View |
| HAM | Hamburg, Germany | 1,423 mi | 3h 22m | medium-haul | 357 kg | View |
| JKL | Kalymnos, Greece | 14 mi | 0h 32m | short-haul | 6 kg | View |
| LBA | Leeds, United Kingdom | 1,809 mi | 4h 5m | medium-haul | 454 kg | View |
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 1,667 mi | 3h 49m | medium-haul | 419 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KGS
12 active airlines serving Kos Airport.
Aegean Airlines
A3Greece
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Germanwings
4UGermany
Jet2.com
LSUnited Kingdom
Luxair
LGLuxembourg
Olympic Airlines
OAGreece
Ryanair
FRIreland
TUIfly
X3Germany
Transavia France
TOFrance
Transavia Holland
HVNetherlands
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kos Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalymnos Airport | JKL | Kalymnos | Greece | 23 km |
| Leros Airport | LRS | Leros | Greece | 51 km |
| Astypalaia Airport | JTY | Astypalaia | Greece | 68 km |
| Milas Bodrum International Airport | BJV | Bodrum | Turkey | 72 km |
| Samos Airport | SMI | Samos | Greece | 101 km |
| Diagoras Airport | RHO | Rhodos | Greece | 99 km |
| Karpathos Airport | AOK | Karpathos | Greece | 152 km |
| Kasos Airport | KSJ | Kasos | Greece | 153 km |
Other Airports in Greece
Dimokritos Airport
AXDAlexandroupolis
Astypalaia Airport
JTYAstypalaia
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
ATHAthens
Chania International Airport
CHQChania
Chios Island National Airport
JKHChios
Naxos Airport
JNXCyclades Islands
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
HERHeraklion
Ikaria Airport
JIKIkaria
Ioannina Airport
IOAIoannina
Kalamata Airport
KLXKalamata
Kalymnos Airport
JKLKalymnos
Karpathos Airport
AOKKarpathos
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 36° 47' 35.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 27° 5' 30.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 36.793301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 27.091700
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:34 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 412 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 126 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kos Airport?
The IATA code for Kos Airport is KGS, and its ICAO code is LGKO. The airport is located in Kos, Greece.
How many destinations can you fly to from KGS?
There are 28 direct destinations available from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos, Greece.
What airlines fly from KGS?
There are 12 airlines operating from KGS, including Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin, Condor Flugdienst, Germanwings, Jet2.com, and more.
What timezone is Kos Airport in?
Kos Airport is in the Europe/Athens timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kos Airport?
Kos Airport sits at an elevation of 412 feet (126 meters) above sea level.
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