Kos Island International Airport (Hippocrates) Overview
Airport Code
KGS
Full Airport Name
Kos Island International Airport (Hippocrates)
Address
Antimachia, Kos Island, Greece
Country Code
30
Telephone
(242) 056 000
Fax
(242) 051 833
E-mail
kakoitl@otenet.gr
Website
www.hcaa-eleng.gr/kos.htm
Number of Terminals
2 (arrivals and departures)
Time Zone
GMT + 2
Location
The airport is located 26km (16 miles) to the west of the town of Kos.
Driving Directions
Kos is a small island with a relatively simple road map. To go to the airport from the town of Kos, choose the main road going west and follow signs for Antimachia and the airport.
Car Parking
The car park has parking spaces for 100 cars and 80 buses.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.
Public Transport
Road: Bus: KTEL local buses go to the town of Kos and to Kardhamena, Kefalos and Mastihari from the bus stop just outside the airport. Olympic Airways shuttle buses correspond with arriving and departing flights.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal buildings. It is recommended to agree the price before the taxi journey.
Information and Help Desks
An information desk is available in the terminal building.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are no banking or postal facilities at the airport.
Eating and drinking: There is a café selling hot and cold drinks and small dishes and snacks in the terminal building.
Shopping: Duty-free shopping is available in the terminal building.
Luggage: Queries about lost items of luggage should be directed to the information desk or to the airline concerned.
Other facilities: There is a medical center at the airport. A police station is also located there.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no conference or business facilities at the airport.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Facilities are basic. Those who need assistance at the airport should contact their airline before travel.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Seagull’s Bay Hotel (tel: (210) 3313 9125) is 5km (3 miles) from the airport.
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