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Connecting route · Turkiye → Greece

Flights from Istanbul to Kos

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Kos. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Heraklion, about 3h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 33m
ISTKGSATH

Istanbul to Kos at a glance

Fastest journey3h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Heraklion

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Kos

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Athens (ATH) KGS
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 33m
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2
IST Heraklion (HER) KGS
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 41m
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3
IST Thessaloniki (SKG) KGS
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 48m
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IST Rhodes (RHO) KGS
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Sky Express (Greece)
Self-transfer likely ~4h 15m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
496 km308 miles
Journey time
3h 33mestimate
Time difference
-1hKos vs Istanbul
Currency in Kos
EUR
Airports
IST, SAW → KGS

Flights from Istanbul to Kos: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kos?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Heraklion and Thessaloniki. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kos?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 496 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Kos?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Heraklion (HER), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Rhodes (RHO). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Kos?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Kos: Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kos?
Kos is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

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