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
BY6388
BY TUI Airways
7S8
6:00 AM
BST
11:55 AM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY6684
BY TUI Airways
7S8
1:15 PM
BST
7:10 PM
EEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 6h 4m HVOR 6EG3KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Cardiff flights
DUB Dublin 11h 55m FR FR Dublin (DUB) to Cardiff flights
RHO Rhodes ~6h 25m CD BY Rhodes (RHO) to Cardiff flights
HER Heraklion ~6h 40m A3 BY Heraklion (HER) to Cardiff flights
DLM Dalaman ~6h 50m CD BY Dalaman (DLM) to Cardiff flights
LCA Larnaca ~7h 50m QS BY Larnaca (LCA) to Cardiff flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kos Island to Cardiff
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,796 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGS to CWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
646
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 DLM→CWL
Distance from KGS 61 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 2 3
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 15m 4h 30m
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 gate to gate.
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 / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,796 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KGS to CWL: TUI Airways.
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 Amsterdam and Dublin.
Cardiff is 2 hours behind Kos Island.
Yes, return flights from CWL to KGS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RHO and DLM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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 is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,796 miles (2,890 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO) and Dalaman (DLM).