Kos Island to Cardiff (KGS–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BY6389
BY TUI Airways
7S8
12:55 PM
EEST
3:05 PM
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY6685
BY TUI Airways
7S8
8:10 PM
EEST
10:20 PM
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kos Island to Cardiff
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,796 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind 2 1-stop hubs

KGS–CWL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,796 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGS–CWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 2 7S8 4h10
Aircraft on this route
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KGS to CWL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGS to CWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
183
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.

Other ways to reach Cardiff from Kos Island

Nearby airports with service to Cardiff International Airport.
Metric KGS→CWL RHO→CWL
Distance from KGS 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of KGS with service to Cardiff International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Cardiff is 2 hours behind Kos Island.
KGS: EEST · CWL: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kos Island, it's 4:00 PM in Cardiff.
Distance & Flight Time
1,796 mi / 2,890 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders do not need a visa for the UK for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2, 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 20, allows multiple entries over 2 years, and is linked to your passport. Apply through the UK ETA app. Most approvals come through within minutes.

A valid passport is required. Greek national ID cards are not accepted for UK entry.

KGS–CWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kos Island to Cardiff route.
Route details
Distance1,796 mi / 2,890 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: KGS
IATA / ICAOKGS / LGKO
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation412 ft / 126 m
Destination: CWL
IATA / ICAOCWL / EGFF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation220 ft / 67 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGS to CWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" to Cardiff International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,796 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TUI Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from KGS to CWL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RHO and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cardiff is 2 hours behind Kos Island.
Nearby alternatives include RHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 KGS to CWL

Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KGS to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGS to CWL ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,796 miles (2,890 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO).