Yes, Hippocrates is the other name for Kos Airport IATA code KGS, which serves the Island of Kos. There is no better thing than landing on an island where you are assured of enjoying your holiday full throttle. Kos Airport lies only 22 kilometers on the southwest of Kos town, and hence it will not take you long from the airport to your hotel destination. This airport is the main entry point for this perfect holiday destination, and so it is a busy facility all the year round because many tourists visit this island for their holidays.

The size of Kos Airport does not allow it to have all the amenities that you are used to when you land at the major international airports, but the present amenities will serve the purpose of welcoming you into this great island. Expect a pleasant time within Kos Airport and also when you book into your hotel room, ready for some lovely holiday time.

Kos Airport has nice restaurants and cafeterias where you can have a bite before you catch your transport to town. You can also do some shopping from the tax and duty-free facilities located in the facility.

Ground transport at Kos Airport

When you land at Kos Airport, you should expect to have a smooth ride to your destination on any of the various means of transport available. If you are the public transport person, you can then take a short walk to the huge roundabout that is outside the gate of Kos Airport, and there you will get KTEL bus that plies from the airport to Kos town or other destinations such as Kardhamena, Mastihari and Kefalos. Taxis are also available at 30 Euros one trip. That can amount to a lot of money if you are going to depend on the taxis to move around Kos and its attractions, and the good news is there is a better option in car hire services where you can get your own car affordably for the time you will be on this island.

Four companies based at Kos Airport offer rent-a-car services, and you can choose the appropriate one for your holiday use.

Sightseeing in this Island

This popular Greek island has a lot to offer to tourists who come here for holidays. The Sanctuary of Asclepius, the Ancient Agora, the Fortress in Antimachia, the Venetia Castle and the lovely Sandy beaches are some of the lovely places that you can visit on your rental car, as you learn about the history of this great island.