Edinburgh to Kos Island (EDI–KGS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EDI–KGS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2.com leads the route. The flight covers 1,937 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 32Q | 4h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
EDI: BST · KGS: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 8:00 PM in Kos Island.
British passport holders enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (no published Greek minimum, but EUR 50 per day is the informal reference). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. Greek islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.
Direct flights from London to Athens run about 3 hours 30 minutes. Dozens of UK airports serve Greek islands (Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Zakynthos) seasonally via easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and TUI. Greece uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for car rental on the islands, though some agencies ask for an International Driving Permit. Ferry connections between islands are frequent but pre-booking in July and August is critical for vehicle transport.
EDI–KGS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EDI to KGS
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EDI to KGS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EDI to KGS ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,937 miles (3,116 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.