Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kos Island (HEL–KGS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY1879
AY Finnair
320
6:00 AM
EEST
9:50 AM
EEST
3h 50m
61%
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DK1339
DK Sunclass
32Q
12:05 AM
EEST
3:50 AM
EEST
3h 45m
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AY1880
AY Finnair
32B
10:40 AM
EEST
2:35 PM
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3h 55m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ARN Stockholm 5h 30m A3AFAY → DK Stockholm (ARN) to Kos Island flights
BER Berlin 5h 55m AYEWJL → A3DEEW Berlin (BER) to Kos Island flights
HAM Hamburg 6h 10m AYJL → A3DEEW Hamburg (HAM) to Kos Island flights
MUC Munich 6h 15m A3ACAY → 4YA3DE Munich (MUC) to Kos Island flights
RHO Rhodes 6h 18m AYDK → GQXR Rhodes (RHO) to Kos Island flights
VIE Vienna 6h 41m AYFRJL → FROS Vienna (VIE) to Kos Island flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 55m 6EAFAM → CDHVOR Amsterdam (AMS) to Kos Island flights
HER Heraklion 7h 35m AY → A3 Heraklion (HER) to Kos Island flights
FCO Rome 7h 40m AYCXJL → FR Rome (FCO) to Kos Island flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 7h 55m A3D8 → A3EKEY Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Kos Island flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kos Island
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,628 mi 3h 50m nonstop

HEL–KGS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,628 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HEL Routes KGS Routes HEL Live Flights KGS Live Flights
All flights from Kos Island (KGS) Kos Island to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–KGS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 2 320 3h50 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to KGS direction.
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Fri
1
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to KGS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
ARN ~5h 30m BER ~5h 55m HAM ~6h 10m MUC ~6h 15m RHO ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,371
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kos Island is 0 hours the same as Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · KGS: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Kos Island.
Distance & Flight Time
1,628 mi / 2,620 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Greece visa-free with no time limit as EU members. A Finnish passport or national ID card gets you through border control. No advance paperwork or registration is needed for short stays.

For stays over 90 days, register at the local police station or Aliens Bureau and request a Registration Certificate for EU Citizens. The fee is EUR 10. Bring your passport or ID, proof of funds or employment, and health insurance documentation.

Finland to Greece is a major summer leisure route. Direct flights from Helsinki reach Athens, Thessaloniki, and several island airports (Rhodes, Crete, Corfu) during peak season. Both countries use the euro. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency medical treatment at Greek public hospitals. Island ferries from Athens (Piraeus port) do not require any ID check for domestic travel within Greece.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–KGS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kos Island route.
Route details
Distance1,628 mi / 2,620 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: KGS
Full nameKos International Airport "Ippokratis"
IATA / ICAOKGS / LGKO
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation412 ft / 126 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to KGS flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,628 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HEL to KGS: Finnair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Stockholm-Arlanda, Berlin Brandenburg and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt.
Yes, return flights from KGS to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HEL to KGS

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to KGS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to KGS is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,628 miles (2,620 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stockholm-Arlanda, Berlin Brandenburg and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.