Travelling from Kos Airport (KGS) to London: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kos Airport to London and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Kos Airport is located in Greece. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 2 hours behind Greece.
The most popular route is from Kos Airport (KGS) to Stansted Airport (STN). There are 6 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KGS to STN is the 12:30 Jet2 service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 23:30 with Jet2.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from KGS to London.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly directly to London departing from KGS. Land at one of these hubs following your flight from Kos Airport to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
You'll have your pick of carriers that offer direct flights from Kos Airport to London. Book your ticket with one of these:
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from KGS to London that includes a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You don't need a visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from Greece and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Kos Airport to London, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kos Airport to London? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near KGS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kos Airport (KGS) to London
R 296 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Kos Airport to London. Return flights start at R 651. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KGS to London.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Kos Airport to London. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to LHR if you have a late flight from Kos Airport to London. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
As soon as your flight from Kos Airport to London has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from KGS to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Kos Airport to London. To escape the crowds, head for London in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Kos Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from KGS to London sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kos Airport to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned London itinerary.
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