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Kos
International Airport

Ippokratis

IATA: KGS
ICAO: LGKO
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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:

  • Duty-free shops

  • Restaurants and cafes

  • Bars and lounges

  • Currency exchange bureaus

  • ATMs

  • Business centers

  • Medical facilities

  • Play areas for children

  • Free Wi-Fi

Civil aviation systems

Kos International Airport is equipped with the latest civil aviation systems, including:

  • Air traffic control systems

  • Landing systems

  • Navigation systems

  • Security systems

Sizes and group types of aircraft can handle

Kos International Airport can handle all types of aircraft, including:

  • Wide-body aircraft

  • Narrow-body aircraft

  • Regional aircraft

  • 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:

  • Landing fees

  • Takeoff fees

  • Parking fees

  • 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:

  • Passenger handling services

  • Baggage handling services

  • Cargo handling services

  • Aircraft maintenance services

  • Catering services

  • 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:

  • By taxi: The cost of a taxi from the center of Kos to the airport is approximately €20.

  • 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):

  • Jet Aviation

Statistics

In 2022, Kos International Airport handled over 1.5 million passengers. The busiest passenger routes by country were:

  • United Kingdom

  • Germany

  • Sweden

  • Norway

  • Finland

The airline market share at Kos International Airport is as follows:

  • Aegean Airlines: 40%

  • Ryanair: 20%

  • EasyJet: 10%

  • Lufthansa: 5%

  • British Airways: 5%

The airline alliance market share at Kos International Airport is as follows:

  • Star Alliance: 40%

  • Oneworld: 20%

  • SkyTeam: 20%

POSTAL ADDRESS:

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AIRPORT OF KOS "IPPOKRATIS"
Antimachia 853 02, Kos, Greece

Telephone Center:

+30-2242-056000

AFTN:

LGKOAAYX

FBO:

YES
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