Kos is open 24 hours, and its 2,400-metre runway takes every business jet type. If you are planning private jet charter at Kos Airport, the detail that matters is the private-aviation lounge.
It has its own customs and immigration, and its use is mandatory for private flights.
Charter-A arranges the slot, the parking permission and the handling with Universal Aviation Greece, and shows you the full picture at the quote stage. The lounge charge is shown clearly at the quote stage.
Flying privately to Kos
The airport is open 24 hours a day. Runway 14/32 is 2,400 metres of asphalt, so all business jet types are accepted. The separate private-aviation lounge has customs and immigration, and its use is mandatory for private flights; it carries a charge of about EUR 2,000 plus VAT per passenger-carrying landing or take-off. Longer stays are normally accepted, which gives you more flexibility here than at some of the busier islands.
Kos Airport (Hippocrates) airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (381 KB)Kos Airport (Hippocrates) at a glance
| Location | Kos Airport, Antimachia, 853 02 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LGKO · IATA KGS |
| Region | South Aegean (Dodecanese), Greece |
| Nearest city | Kos Town |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – in the private-aviation lounge |
| Runway | 14/32 – 2,400 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — all business jet types |
| Handling / FBO | Universal Aviation Greece |
| Private terminal | Separate private-aviation lounge with customs and immigration; use is mandatory for private flights. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | kgs-airport.gr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (kgs-airport.gr, universalaviation.aero, universalweather.com, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Kos Town
Kos is a Dodecanese island with Kos Town on the north-east coast, a medieval castle at the harbour and the ruins of the ancient healing centre known as the Asklepieion. The airport is at Antimachia, inland. Beaches, resort hotels and ferries to nearby islands draw most visitors. Charter-A will confirm transfer times to your accommodation.
Private jet flight times to Kos
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,455 nm · 2,690 km | 4 hr 25 min | 3 hr 45 min |
| Manchester | 1,575 nm · 2,920 km | 4 hr 45 min | 4 hr |
| Edinburgh | 1,685 nm · 3,120 km | 5 hr 05 min | 4 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 1,300 nm · 2,400 km | 4 hr | 3 hr 20 min |
| Geneva | 1,095 nm · 2,030 km | 3 hr 25 min | 2 hr 50 min |
| Nice | 995 nm · 1,850 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Kos is a sector of about 1,450 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Kos: your questions answered
Does Kos Airport have a private aviation lounge?
Yes. A separate private-aviation lounge with customs and immigration is available, and its use is mandatory for private flights.
Is Kos Airport open 24 hours?
Yes. The airport lists every day 00:00 to 23:59 local. In summer a landing slot and parking permission are still required, and Charter-A arranges them.
Can a private jet wait at Kos?
Longer stays are normally accepted, subject to parking permission. Charter-A confirms what applies to your dates when we quote. Charter-A confirms how long your aircraft can remain before we quote.
How long is the flight from London to Kos by private jet?
About 4 hr 25 min in a light jet and 3 hr 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,455 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Kos Airport (Hippocrates) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Kos Airport (Hippocrates) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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