{"id":54413,"date":"2025-09-18T14:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T12:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=54413"},"modified":"2026-03-14T20:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:07:51","slug":"kos-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/kos-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Kos Holiday: 11 important facts & tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The island of Hippocrates presents itself in a compact area as a real all-rounder for almost every type of holiday. To help you prepare for your upcoming Kos holiday<\/strong>, we answer 11 important questions about the island. We also give you useful tips for your holiday on Kos.<\/p>\n

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Sand under your feet on Kos holidays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Holidaymakers particularly appreciate the kilometre-long sandy beaches of Kos and the island’s well-developed tourist infrastructure. Kos<\/strong> offers beautiful bays, green coniferous forests and the Dikeos Mountains, a rustic mountain region for active holidaymakers and those seeking peace and quiet.<\/p>\n

In order to make your stay on the Greek island as pleasant as possible, we give you the most important information and tips for your holiday on Kos<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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#1 Where is the island of Kos?<\/h2>\n

Kos Island is located in the East Aegean Sea<\/strong> not far from the Turkish mainland and, like Rhodes, belongs to the Dodecanese archipelago. Immediate neighboring islands are Kalymnos, Pserimos and Nisyros. Due to its location, Kos is ideal for island hopping in Greece.<\/p>\n

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When is the best time to visit Kos?<\/h3>\n

The best time to visit Kos<\/strong> is from May to October. At this time, the weather in Kos is very pleasant and sunny. Some hotels on Kos are already open from the end of April. The season even lasts until the beginning of November. Personally, we prefer September as the best time to visit Kos with mild temperatures, warm sea and tranquility.<\/p>\n

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\u2192 More information about the weather in Kos<\/strong> can be found in our separate article: Weather in Greece<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

#2 Kos Airport<\/h2>\n

The airport of Kos is called Cos Hippocrates (KGS)<\/strong>. It is located on the outskirts of the village of Antimachia in the center of the island. Many airlines fly directly to Kos Airport from Germany. Among them are Condor, EasyJet, RyanAir and TUI. It is recommended to take an airport transfer in advance (bookable on GetYourGuide*<\/a>) to the hotel.<\/p>\n

How long does a flight to the island of Kos take?<\/strong>:<\/p>\n