Flights to Kos
Kos was once celebrated as the birthplace of Hippocrates, who took medicine out of the Dark Ages and made it a discipline in its own right. Now it's better known as somewhere to get your yearly dose of sun, sea and sand. And the good news is that flights times are short enough to avoid any bouts of travel sickness.
If you're looking for a scheduled flight Kos; the chances are that you'll have to go via Athens or Rhodes. The best choice of airline is almost certainly Olympic Airlines. Return flights start at around £290(including all fees and taxes), and the journey time is roughly between six and six and a half hours.
Many airlines offer flights to Athens or Rhodes, but the last leg of your journey will almost certainly have to be operated by Olympic Airlines or its rival Aegean Airlines. It's usually cheaper and more convenient simply to book the whole flight through Olympic Airlines. However, it's always wise to check out a few options, and this is where the Web comes in.
During the peak summer months the cheapest way of getting to Kos is on a charter flight. Companies come and go, but you should be able to find something cheap on Teletext or in the travel supplements of the Sunday newspapers. If you can be flexible with flight times you should be able to find a ticket for less than £150 return.
Kos is a popular package destination, and this means there are plenty of attractive package deals out there. Don't rule out the tour operators when you're shopping around; the rise of Web-savvy independent travellers means that package dealers are working a lot harder to keep their customers, which works in your favour. Some travel agents allow you to take advantage of discounts on flights and accommodation, with no strings attached, but it's important to make sure you know what you're getting before you book.
Kos Airport itself is fairly basic, with just a few shops and food outlets. It's about sixteen miles from Kos itself, and you have a choice of transport options. One of the benefits of using Olympic Airlines is that the airline lays on a bus to take you into town. If you're using another airline, you can catch a city bus from just outside the airport, or take a taxi. The fare should cost under £20, but confirm this with the driver before you book. If you're planning on driving during your stay, the best car hire firm is probably Argus, a firm specialising in Greek car rentals.
