Kos Island to London, Essex (KGS–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LS1512
LS Jet2.com
73H
9:15 PM
EEST
11:25 PM
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6290
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:10 PM
EEST
12:20 AM+1
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6291
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:55 PM
BST T1
9:45 PM
EEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kos Island to London, Essex
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,671 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind 11 1-stop hubs

KGS–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,671 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGS–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 4h10
LS Jet2.com 3 73H 4h10
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (6 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 STN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGS to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,356
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 London, Essex from Kos Island

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric KGS→STN BJV→STN RHO→STN
Distance from KGS 45 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 6 2 14
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 10m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of KGS with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Kos Island.
KGS: EEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kos Island, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,671 mi / 2,690 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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kos Island to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,671 mi / 2,690 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: KGS
IATA / ICAOKGS / LGKO
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation412 ft / 126 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGS to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" to London Stansted Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,671 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KGS to STN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, HAM, RHO, BFS, CGN, ATH, BER, AMS, EIN, RTM and SKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Kos Island.
Yes, return flights from STN to KGS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJV, RHO and JTR. 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 STN

Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KGS to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGS to STN ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,671 miles (2,690 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bodrum (BJV), Rhodes (RHO) and Santorini Island (JTR).