Kos Airport Taxi

Kos International Airport “Hippocrates” sits in the heart of the island, 24km from Kos Town and within easy reach of the island’s most popular resort areas. Landing here puts you close to ancient ruins, long sandy beaches and a coastline that stretches from Tigaki in the north to Kefalos in the far southwest.

Arrange your transfer before you travel and step off the plane knowing exactly how you are getting to your accommodation. Ride & Hire provides private transfers from Kos Airport to hotels, villas and resorts across the entire island, with your driver monitoring your flight ahead of your arrival.

Choose Your Kos Airport Transfer

Select your vehicle below. A professional driver will be at the airport to meet you, track your flight, and get you to your destination without delays or detours.

Private Taxi (1 to 4 passengers)

The straightforward choice for individuals, couples and small families. Door-to-door service from Kos Airport to any destination on the island, with no shared stops.

Standard Sedan: Reliable and comfortable for transfers across Kos

Premium Sedan: Enhanced comfort and style for business or leisure travel

VIP Class: Spacious vehicles with premium amenities

Group Transfers (up to 8 passengers)

Arriving with family or friends? Our vans handle generous luggage loads and keep everyone comfortable for the journey from Kos Airport to your resort.

Standard Van: Accommodates up to 8 passengers

Premium Van: Enhanced comfort with premium features

Shared & Larger Groups (9+ passengers)

Traveling on a budget or in a large group? We offer shared shuttle services for cost-conscious travelers, and mini buses and coaches for tour groups, wedding parties and corporate arrivals.

Popular destinations and prices shown below. Use the booking form above to search all available locations.

Popular Destinations from Kos Airport

Kos Airport is located near Antimachia village in the center of the island, making it well positioned for resorts across the north, south and west coasts. Journey times vary considerably depending on your destination:

Kos Town, the island’s capital, is approximately 35 to 40 minutes from the airport via the main coastal road, covering the Old Town, the harbour and hotels in the Lambi area. The beach resort of Tigaki on the north coast is around 15 minutes from the airport and one of the closest destinations. Mastichari and Marmari are both around 20 to 25 minutes away. Kardamena on the south coast, one of the island’s busiest resort areas, is approximately 20 minutes from the airport. For guests heading to Kefalos at the southwestern tip of the island, allow around 45 minutes.

Check the destination tables below for specific prices and travel times to your location.

Why Book with Ride & Hire for Kos Airport Transfers?

Meet & Greet at Kos Airport

Your driver will be waiting at the TLT desk inside the arrivals hall as you exit luggage claim. No searching, no uncertainty on arrival.

Trusted by Millions

Ride & Hire has handled transfers for more than 6 million travelers worldwide. Consistent, reliable service across every destination we operate.

Professional Licensed Drivers

All drivers are fully licensed, insured and familiar with Kos roads and resort locations. English-speaking support is included on every journey.

First Class Vehicles

Our fleet is maintained to a high standard and always presented clean. From standard sedans to coaches, every vehicle is air-conditioned and suited to the Aegean summer.

Available Around the Clock

Kos Airport operates flights throughout the day and into the evening during peak season. We cover every arrival, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Book in Minutes

Use the form above to complete your booking in under five minutes. Your confirmation arrives immediately with everything you need for your arrival at Kos Airport.

Booking Your Transfer is Simple

Enter your flight details and destination in the booking form above, choose your vehicle, and complete secure payment online via credit card or PayPal. Your confirmation arrives immediately and your driver tracks your flight automatically from that point on.

Kos Airport Details

Official Name: Kos International Airport “Hippocrates”

Airport Code: KGS

Location: Near Antimachia village, approximately 24km from Kos Town

Terminal: Single terminal for all arrivals and departures

Meeting Point & Pickup Instructions: Visit instructions page

Explore Kos

Once you have settled in, Kos rewards exploration across its ancient sites, beaches and traditional villages.

Kos Town & the Castle of the Knights

Kos Town is a layered city where ancient ruins, medieval fortifications and modern waterfront life exist side by side in a way that surprises most first-time visitors. The Castle of the Knights of Saint John, a 15th-century fortress built by the same order that fortified Rhodes, stands at the harbour entrance and remains one of the best-preserved medieval structures in the Aegean. The ancient Agora lies in the centre of the town, its columns and paving stones uncovered by earthquakes and excavation, with many sections freely visible from the surrounding public paths. Just a short walk from the waterfront, at Eleftherias Square, the Archaeological Museum holds a well-curated collection of Hellenistic and Roman sculpture, including a celebrated statue of Hippocrates. Nearby, at Platia Platanou, stands the ancient plane tree under which Hippocrates is traditionally said to have taught his students, making it one of the most famous historical trees in Europe. The surrounding area preserves historic Ottoman mosques and a covered market, while the harbour fills in the evenings with fishing boats returning and restaurants opening along the quay.

Asklepieion & the Legacy of Hippocrates

The Asklepieion, built on a hillside 4km southwest of Kos Town, was the most celebrated healing sanctuary of the ancient world and the institutional home of Hippocratic medicine after the death of its founder around 370 BC. The site unfolds across three terraced levels, each connected by monumental staircases, with the remains of temples, treatment rooms, baths and altars set against a backdrop of pine trees and sea views extending to the Turkish coast. Hippocrates himself was born on Kos around 460 BC and is credited with separating medicine from religion and superstition, establishing clinical observation as the basis of diagnosis. The site is open to visitors year-round and can be reached from Kos Town by bicycle along a well-signposted path, one of the most popular routes on the island.

Beaches of Kos

Kos has one of the most varied beach coastlines in the Dodecanese, ranging from the long flat sandy shores of the north to the rockier, more secluded coves of the south. Tigaki, just 15 minutes from Kos Airport, is a broad sandy beach popular with families, backed by salt flats that attract flamingos in season. Marmari, a short distance further west, is quieter and less developed. Mastichari has a working fishing harbour alongside its beach, giving it a more authentic atmosphere than the larger resorts. On the south coast, Kardamena is the island’s most developed resort and the main hub for boat trips to Nisyros volcano. The southwestern peninsula around Kefalos is the most rugged part of the island, with a series of beaches including Paradise Beach and Agios Stefanos, where the ruins of a Byzantine basilica sit at the water’s edge.

Zia Village & the Island Interior

The mountain village of Zia sits at 375m on the slopes of Mount Dikeos, the highest point on Kos, and is the most visited inland destination on the island. The view from Zia at sunset, with the island laid out below and the lights of the Turkish coast visible across the strait, is one of the most photographed scenes in the Dodecanese. The village has a concentration of tavernas serving traditional Koan dishes and the surrounding hillside is crossed by walking trails through pine and oak forest. The drive from Kos Town takes around 25 minutes on a winding road through smaller villages. Below Zia, the Plaka forest shelters a small population of peacocks that roam freely among the trees.

Koan Cuisine & Island Character

Kos has a distinct culinary tradition shaped by its Dodecanese location and long history of cultural exchange. Stuffed courgette flowers, fried or baked with rice and herbs, appear on menus across the island and are considered a Koan specialty. Pork with bulgur wheat, known locally as hondros, is a traditional dish with roots in the island’s agricultural past. Krasotyri, a sharp wine cheese made on Kos, is served as a meze and pairs well with the local ouzo. Fresh fish is available at harbour-side tavernas in Mastichari and Kos Town, where the daily catch from the Aegean determines the menu. Evenings in Kos Town move between the old town streets and the waterfront, with a lively atmosphere that continues well into the night during summer.

Practical Travel Tips

Kos is at its busiest from June through September, with July and August bringing the highest visitor numbers and warmest temperatures. May and October offer a quieter experience with the island still largely open. The flat terrain of Kos Town and the coastal areas makes cycling a practical option for getting around locally, and bicycle hire is widely available. Private transfers offer door-to-door service, particularly convenient for seamless arrivals and departures from airports and ports.

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