Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kos Airport (KGS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport.
Kos's timezone is UTC+2, making Kos two hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are six London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to KGS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Kos adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Greece:
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 88.24% of services landing on schedule, British Airways has the best on-time record for LGW to KGS flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and KGS include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kos Airport (KGS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport flight is 41 €. A return ticket right now is 128 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to KGS, reserve your trip three months ahead of your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGW to KGS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LGW arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kos Airport (KGS)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KGS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Abbycar, Green Motion or Caldera and venture far and wide through Kos and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kos Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kos Airport (KGS) to central Kos
Kos Airport to central Kos has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kos Airport (KGS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kos Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kos. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kos. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.