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

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AY Finnair
32B
6:00 AM
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3h 50m
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kos Island
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,628 mi 3h 50m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

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, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore HEL Routes KGS Routes HEL Live Flights KGS Live 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 32B 3h50 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – 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
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to KGS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,164
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.
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
1-stop connections16 hubs
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 approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,628 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HEL to KGS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZRH, DUB, MAN, EDI, RHO, FRA, BER, ATH, MUC, AMS, HAM, LGW, STN, PRG, DUS and BRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,628 miles (2,620 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via ZRH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.