Kos
International Airport
Ippokratis
IATA: KGS
ICAO: LGKO
Kos Airport
Hippocrates
Kos International Airport (KGS) is the fourth-busiest airport in Greece and the main airport serving the island of Kos. It is located 14 km southwest of the city of Kos. The airport has one terminal and can handle up to 6 million passengers per year.
Location
Kos International Airport is located 14 km southwest of the city of Kos.
Rank and quality
Kos International Airport is ranked as a 3-star airport by Skytrax. It has received numerous awards for its quality of service, including the "Best Airport in Greece" award from Skytrax in 2017.
Statistics and average of passengers
In 2022, Kos International Airport handled over 1.5 million passengers. The average number of passengers per day is approximately 4,000.
Distance from the center of the city of Kos
Kos International Airport is located 14 km southwest of the city of Kos.
Facilities
Kos International Airport has a wide range of facilities for passengers, including:
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Duty-free shops
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Restaurants and cafes
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Bars and lounges
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Currency exchange bureaus
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ATMs
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Business centers
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Medical facilities
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Play areas for children
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Free Wi-Fi
Civil aviation systems
Kos International Airport is equipped with the latest civil aviation systems, including:
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Air traffic control systems
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Landing systems
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Navigation systems
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Security systems
Sizes and group types of aircraft can handle
Kos International Airport can handle all types of aircraft, including:
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Wide-body aircraft
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Narrow-body aircraft
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Regional aircraft
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Cargo Aircraft
History
Kos International Airport was opened in 1977. It was originally built to serve the tourist industry on the island of Kos. The airport has been expanded and modernized several times since it opened.
Aircraft fees
Kos International Airport charges a variety of fees to aircraft operators, including:
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Landing fees
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Takeoff fees
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Parking fees
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Passenger fees
Provided services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft
Kos International Airport provides a variety of services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft, including:
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Passenger handling services
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Baggage handling services
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Cargo handling services
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Aircraft maintenance services
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Catering services
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Ground transportation services
Owner and Operator
Kos Airport is owned by the Greek government and is operated by Fraport AG, a leading airport management company based in Germany. Fraport AG is responsible for the airport's day-to-day operations, including maintenance, security, and customer service.
Ways to Get to the Airport from the Center of Kos and the cost
There are a number of ways to get to Kos International Airport from the center of Kos, including:
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By taxi: The cost of a taxi from the center of Kos to the airport is approximately €20.
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By bus: The bus runs from the center of Kos to the airport every 30 minutes. The cost of a ticket is €2.
The Fixed Base Operator (FBO) if any
Kos International Airport has one fixed base operator (FBO):
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Jet Aviation
Statistics
In 2022, Kos International Airport handled over 1.5 million passengers. The busiest passenger routes by country were:
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United Kingdom
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Germany
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Sweden
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Norway
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Finland
The airline market share at Kos International Airport is as follows:
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Aegean Airlines: 40%
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Ryanair: 20%
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EasyJet: 10%
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Lufthansa: 5%
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British Airways: 5%
The airline alliance market share at Kos International Airport is as follows:
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Star Alliance: 40%
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Oneworld: 20%
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SkyTeam: 20%