Travelling from Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS): What you need to know
Kos is two hours ahead of Belfast. Kos Ippokratis International Airport is located in Kos, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to KGS, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Belfast to KGS departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Belfast International Airport:
68% of flights that take off from Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport. Check out these connections between George Best Belfast City Airport and KGS:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
BHD is around 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Belfast to KGS flight? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
69% of all departures from George Best Belfast City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KGS:
Grab a Kos Ippokratis International Airport rental car and explore Kos and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Green Motion and Caldera are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS) to central Kos
Central Kos is around 26 kilometres from Kos Ippokratis International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport (KGS)
Currently, ج.م. 4,293 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 8,892. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Belfast to KGS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport.
More about Kos
After booking your flight from Belfast to Kos Ippokratis International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kos:
Your Kos trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Paradise Beach, Agios Stefanos Beach and Xerokambos (Exotic Beach).
Explore more of Greece
Kos has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 290 kilometres southwest of Kos, a trip to Rethymno will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon beach and Venetian Harbour.
Mytilene is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometres north of Kos. No trip is complete without experiencing Castle of Mytilene, Byzantine Museum and Mytilene Castle.
