Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kos Airport (KGS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Kos Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Kos is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zurich.
Pack your bags and choose from six weekly Zurich Airport to Kos Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ZRH to KGS flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is edelweiss air.
Condor is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to KGS flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kos Airport (KGS)
45 € is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Kos Airport flight. Return flights start at 70 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book three months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZRH to KGS.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Kos Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ZRH to KGS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Zurich Airport to Kos Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Kos Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ZRH:
Arriving at Kos Airport (KGS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Zurich Airport to Kos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KGS instead:
Grab a Kos Airport rental car and explore Kos and beyond with your own wheels. Abbycar, Green Motion and Caldera are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kos Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Kos Airport (KGS) to central Kos
Kos Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Kos. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kos Airport (KGS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Kos Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kos in March.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Kos, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel around 121 kilometres south-east to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.