How to get to Kos?

Kos is one of the most accessible Dodecanese islands. By ferry, it is connected to the port of Piraeus (about 10 hours), and to all other Dodecanese islands: Leros (1.5 hours), Patmos (2–3 hours), Symi (2 hours), Rhodes (2.5 hours). It also has connections to the Cyclades (e.g. Santorini: 5 hours) and to Bodrum, Turkey (1 hour). Most ferries make stops at major islands along the route.

The main ferry companies are Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, and Phoenix Marine. For booking, refer to directferries.com.

Kos has Hippocrates International Airport with domestic flights from Athens (50 minutes), Rhodes (30 minutes), Crete (1 hour), and Thessaloniki (1 hour 40 minutes). In summer, the airport is directly connected to many European cities across the UK, Germany, Scandinavia, Italy, and more, with both scheduled and charter flights. Airlines operating include Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, EasyJet, and Sky Express. For flight booking, visit skyscanner.com.

Connections, both by sea and air, are more frequent during the summer season; always check availability if travelling in other periods.