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Flights from Kos to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Kos to Istanbul. 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
KGSISTATH

Kos to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey3h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Heraklion

Best ways to fly from Kos to Istanbul

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

1
KGS Athens (ATH) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 33m
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KGS Heraklion (HER) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 41m
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KGS Thessaloniki (SKG) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 48m
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KGS Rhodes (RHO) IST
Leg 1: Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
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
+1hIstanbul vs Kos
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
KGS → IST, SAW

Flights from Kos to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kos to Istanbul?
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 Kos to Istanbul?
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 Kos and Istanbul?
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 Kos and Istanbul?
Kos: Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Kos and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Kos.

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