Kos - how to get there and when is the season, areas, attractions, nearest islands, food. Cheap flights Kos - Greece (KGS - GR) Tickets to Kos island Greece

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1. It is best to purchase air tickets at least 2 months before the flight; in this case, savings can be up to -37%. Then the cost increases and reaches its peak two weeks before departure.
2. The price can vary by up to 90% depending on the availability and size of luggage, the day of the week and the time of day the plane flies.
3. Midweek morning flights are cheaper than Friday evening and weekend flights.
4. Round-trip air tickets are on average -36% cheaper than buying two tickets separately.
5. During the low season, airlines and travel agencies often sell discounted and last-minute tickets and hold various promotions and sales.
6. During the high season, it is possible to book tickets not only for regular, but also for charter flights in a general package with a vacation package. Tickets for such flights can be booked much cheaper than usual.
7. The lowest prices are August, May and January.
8. The most expensive months are December, February, October.
9. The average cost of flights Kos - Moscow is 6973 RUR.

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Airlines operating flights on the Moscow - Kos route:Aegean Airlines, Olympic Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Air Baltic.

Transfer airports: Athens e venizelos, Zurich, Frankfurt international, Fiumicino, Riga.

Departure is in progress from Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports. Average flight time 10 hours 10 minutes. Arrival carried out to airports: Kos.

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A flight on the Moscow-Kos route has a minimum cost of 9,088 rubles. You need to constantly monitor airline offers. To do this, you can use our service.

Kos airport

Kos International Airport is named Hippocrates. It serves the entire island. From it you can get to any resort town of Kos. The services of this international airport are used by such air carriers as EasyJet, Jetairfly, Aegean Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines and many others.

Visa

To cross the border into Greece, you need to apply for a visa. To register, you will need to have tickets, a hotel reservation, and an insurance policy. The visa processing time is 3 days at the Greek Visa Application Center.

Time and communication

The time difference with Moscow is 1 hour in summer, and 2 hours in winter. To communicate with relatives or friends from abroad, it is better to buy a local SIM card. In roaming it will be expensive. Free internet is available in all hotels, restaurants and cafes.

Money and shopping

The national currency is the euro. You can even exchange money at the airport of Kos. Banks are open on weekdays until 14-00. Central banks are also open on Saturday.

Shopping centers accept credit cards and any payment systems. The most popular products are fur coats, clothes, bags and shoes.

Transport and accommodation

There are hotels in Greece and on the island of Kos to suit every taste and budget. Starting from budget hostels to elite five on the first line.

Renting a car is easy; all you need is an international driving license and a deposit of 40 euros per day. The only problem is that the country has chaotic traffic, few parking spaces, and traffic rules are often violated by locals.

Attractions of Kos

Kos is one of the Greek islands that amazes tourists with its charm, magnificent nature and historical monuments.

The city of Kos is the capital of the island. This small town was completely destroyed by an earthquake in the first half of the 20th century and rebuilt. Here you can have a wonderful rest, walk along the streets, sit in cozy restaurants, or rent a yacht for a boat trip.

Asklepion is the most popular attraction on the island. This fortress dates back to the 15th century. In its construction, stones and marble were used from the ancient city, which was destroyed.

You should also pay attention to Palm Avenue and the square with the plane trees of Hippocrates. According to legend, it was Hippocrates who planted this impressive tree for solitude and meditation.

The Defterdar Mosque is located in the town of Old Kos. The mosque building is visible from afar; it is made entirely in white. The inside of the mosque is decorated with decorative elements and built in traditional Arabic style. It was erected in the first half of the 18th century during the capture of the island by the troops of the Ottoman Empire.

The island of Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates. At least, this is what the local residents and the myths of Ancient Greece, familiar to us from childhood, say. From above, the island reminded me of a sand castle surrounded by the sea. It blinked and beckoned with lights. And I was already imagining how I would go around it on a bicycle. And in one day. But more on that later.

Colors and facts of Kos island

The island of Kos is part of the so-called Dodecanese archipelago, which consists of 17 miniature Greek islands. With only 112 km of coastline, the island has plenty to surprise you with. Even in winter, flamingos come here. And in summer the island is surrounded by greenery and silvered with olive trees. The inhabitants of Kos boldly call themselves Greeks and are very proud that after 400 years of Turkish and then Italian “patronage” they have finally returned to their roots. Industry here is not at all developed, but olives and tourists provide local jobs almost all year round.

The capital of the island with the same name is truly a city of contrasts. A sort of mixture of Italian courtyards with oriental bazaars. A city inside a village. A ten-minute walk from the port, with its majestic fortress and bustling restaurants, takes you to the outskirts where goats, sheep and cows graze peacefully. Other resorts on the island: Kefalos, Mastichari, Marmari, Psalidi, Agios Fokas are more designed for a relaxing, beach holiday.

Short video about Kos

How to get there

There are two main ways to get to Kos: by plane or by ferry. By plane it is faster and more convenient, but by ferry you can travel with your car. But you can’t get to the island by bus or train.

By plane

The island of Kos is lucky. With an area of ​​290 km², it even acquired an international airport. Charter flights from the Russian Federation, Ukraine and CIS countries fly here from May to October 1-2 times a week. To purchase a charter you will need to contact a travel agency. From Moscow (Vnukovo) the flight takes 3.5 hours, from St. Petersburg (Pulkovo) - 3 hours 17 minutes. There are no direct (not charter) flights from Moscow or St. Petersburg. If you book on your own, you will have to change planes in Athens. The flight to Kos from Athens takes 1 hour. The best time to fly is in April/May or October. During these months, you can fly from Moscow (DME) to Kos (KGS) with a transfer in Athens for 9,000 rubles, from St. Petersburg (LED) - for 14,000 rubles. (Aegean Airlines). In the middle of the season, prices for flights to Kos from both capitals increase by one and a half times. It is absolutely impossible to avoid transfers in Dusseldorf, Munich, Athens, Thessaloniki during the low season - from October to April. You can find air tickets on search engine sites, for example.

A little about Kos airport. Hippocrates Airport is located in the center of the island, about 1 km from the town of Antimachia. It has only two small terminals, signs in English and Greek are accompanied by international icons, some of the staff even speak Russian. It's hard to get lost. In summer there are queues here - plan your time. There is Duty Free at the airport, but prices there are higher than in city shops.

I will tell you about the most convenient way to get from the airport to the city of Kos or resorts in the section on urban transport.

By ferry

You can fly to Athens, get to the port of Piraeus and take a ferry to Kos. This method takes longer, but in winter or when charter flights are expensive, it can help out. In addition, the ferries are comfortable and you will admire the views to your heart's content. The most convenient way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Piraeus port is by bus X96. The trip takes 90 minutes and costs 5 euros. You can get there by metro in 1 hour 20 minutes and 8 euros. The ferry ride from Piraeus to Kos will take about 12 hours (with a stop at). The most economical ticket for one will cost about 40 euros. You can see the schedule

There is also a ferry service between the Greek islands. For example, you can take a ferry from Rhodes to Kos. It will take about 4 hours. However, ferries may not run every day - check in advance. All ferries land at Port Kos.

To moor to the island. You can use Kos on your own yacht, which is a 10-minute walk from the port.

If Kosmarina is crowded, you can use the Old Port or the ports at Kardamena and Kefalos-Bay.

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Kos - the time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 0

Kazan 0

Samara 1

Ekaterinburg 2

Novosibirsk 4

Vladivostok 7

When is the season? When is the best time to go

The season on the island of Kos lasts from April to October. The main flow of tourists occurs in the summer months. In July-August, prices for flights and accommodation become significantly more expensive. Thanks to the more famous neighboring islands, you won’t feel the crowds on Kos even in summer. In winter, mostly European retirees come here for sedate walks along the sea. Many hotels/shops/restaurants are closing altogether.

You can find prices for tours to the island of Kos in the travelask section.

Kos in summer

Summer on Kos is hot. The air temperature can rise to +45C. The weather is calm. If you are a sightseeing hunter, you shouldn’t go in the summer. In the heat, climbing through ruins or just walking is a dubious pleasure. But fans of beach holidays will enjoy plunging into the coolness of the Aegean Sea after a sunbath.

The sea is pleasant, it doesn’t look like warm soup at all, because... does not heat up more than +25C. There are fragrant fruits on Kos all year round. Considering the heat, I advise you to indulge in watermelons and peaches for lunch.

Kos in autumn

September and early October are truly velvet here. Water +20C, air +25C. This time seems to be created for walks, excursions, and bike rides. It's nice to spend the first part of the day on the beach, get a light tan, and then go in search of adventure. Local almonds appear in shops. This is in addition to peaches, which do not disappear from the shelves.

But there is also bad news. It may start raining from mid-October. Rain on Kos is like a flood. The entire sky is covered with black clouds, thunder roars, and rain pours down on the unfortunate tourists for two or three days in a row. You can only walk through the streets in knee-length rubber boots. In addition, it gets sharply cold. Tourists can only sit in bars and unanimously complain about their fate. Although bars may close due to bad weather. Umbrellas are sold here on every corner, but the quality is so-so. Better grab it from home. But after the rains, the island looks happy, and the sun is so warm that tourists forgive everything and continue to have fun until the end of October. November is no longer the season.

Kos in the spring

In spring the island blooms. No wonder it is called the garden of the Aegean Sea. Already in February, everything that can blooms. Even cacti. And almond and bougainvillea bloom especially exotic to the Russian eye.

For spring secluded walks around the island, you can arrive in March-April. Air temperature +18C, water temperature +17C. In addition, the first nectarines and cherries are ripening. But in May there are more tourists. Obviously, in connection with the May holidays in Russia. Just like autumn, late spring in the Mediterranean is considered the velvet season. You can get a beautiful tan and explore the entire island.

Kos in winter

In winter, you can fly to Kos for only one purpose. Live as a hermit. Look at the sea in a storm, listen to the wind. Chill and warm up with almond liqueur in a nearby cafe.

From December to February the weather is cloudy. Temperature is about +10C. We haven't seen snow here in winter, but there has been plenty of rain. Of course, the extinct resort has its own charm, but visiting in the spring will delight you with completely different colors.

Kos - weather by month

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Kos - weather by month

Conditional areas. Descriptions and features

Tourists choose the area of ​​the island depending on the type of vacation. The majority settle directly in the capital, the city of Kos, or in nearby villages. I usually look for hotels on Booking.com, you can check if there is a better price somewhere. If you prefer to rent private apartments, go for it.

Kos town

The beaches here are equipped and clean. In the evening you can take a walk into the city without spending money on a taxi. By the way, the beaches in the city of Kos have an interesting system. They belong not to hotels, but to bars. Bartenders stand at the entrance to the beach and invite vacationers to join them. Sunbeds are free, but the client must order something: beer, ice cream, juice. However, you can make friends with the bartender: they don’t mind chatting. Then you, as a friend, will be able to use the sunbed without ordering anything.

Kamari and Kefalos

The Kamari resort near the town of Kefalos is also suitable for those who want to look at Ancient Greece and lie on the beach. It is located 43 km west of Kos. In Kefalos it is worth visiting the ruined castle and the ancient basilica. Active travelers will also find an outlet for their energy here. Kitesurfing and windsurfing equipment can be rented at the beaches of Kamari and nearby Kollihari. An hour's rental of one set of equipment costs approximately 25-30 euros; it is more profitable to rent equipment for a day - pay about 70 euros.

Kardamena

Food. What to try

On Kos they believe that Greek, not Italian, cuisine rules the world. It's useless to persuade - I tried, don't mess with me. Nod, smack your lips, and you will become the favorite guest of every cafe.

There are a lot of snacks here. But what seemed most unusual to me was the cheese fried in olive oil. It's called saganaki. They bring a briquette 10 by 10 cm, golden, salty and very fatty. But you will never forget this taste.

Local olives are neither green nor black. They are oblong, irregular in shape and some kind of light purple or brown. Depends on the lighting. I only admire them, because I don’t eat. A plate of appetizers usually costs 4-7 euros.

Greek salad. The kitchen cannot be described without it. A proper Greek salad is eaten with a fork and spoon. Just like pasta. Apparently, a spoon to scoop up the oil, tomato juice and vinegar that flows from the vegetables to the bottom of the plate. The salad portions are large. If you are not very hungry, you can get by with them. Costs 5-8 euros depending on the level of the establishment.

Fish dishes are simple, juicy and relatively expensive, despite the fact that the sea is nearby. But for some reason their octopuses taste like rubber. Hot fish will cost 9-15 euros.

The local goulash captivated me. It’s prepared like this: pieces of beef are stewed in a pot with feta and potatoes. They bring it hot. Smells of spices and comfort. Be sure to try it. Costs about 10 euros.

Wine. Be patient until you return to Russia. Decent red wines in local stores are expensive - from 10 euros (in Moscow stores you can buy similar wine for 6 euros). In local restaurants you can’t even approach the prices of wine. I tried homemade wine in several establishments - very weak.

I would recommend The Fish House Taverna at 25th Martiou St, Kos Harbor (see map). The place is in the center, colorful, white with blue accents. It is located on a hill, and there is a terrace on the stairs. It’s more pleasant to sit on the terrace, but people often take pictures there. No wonder this is the most beautiful corner in the city. The food is delicious, we even met a Russian waitress. We were able to talk about life in exile. Main course + salad cost about 15 euros.

And if you go down the stairs and turn left, you can go to the most popular pub on Kos. At least among the locals. The bartender on the beach assured me that they make the best cocktails in all of Kos. I don’t remember what it was called, but there were large tables in the open air, and inside the room was small, with mirrors. There are a lot of people, although this is by no means a cheap place - all cocktails start from 7 €. But stop by and see where the locals relax.

Safety. What to watch out for

It's quite calm on Kos. Serious crimes are unheard of and sensational. You should only be wary of minor thefts. Keep track of your bags, wallets, phones. It is better to take a minimum amount of money to the beach, and keep expensive jewelry, money, and a passport in a safe. If your room doesn't have a safe, put everything in your suitcase and zip it all up. It’s even better if you get a lock for your suitcase in advance.

Outside of Kos there is a lot of talk about Syrian refugees. In vain - they are completely harmless here. We set up a small camp at the port and live in tents. There are always police patrols around the refugees, so they speak in whispers. It’s really a pity for them, but you should be afraid of pickpockets.

Things to do

Top 3 non-tourist activities on Kos

Go visit the Metropolitan by bicycle

Of course, you won’t be able to travel around the entire island by bicycle. I shouldn't have hoped. But at least try to travel outside your resort. If you move a decent distance from the port of Kos (about 4 km) and drive through the hills, you can stumble upon the house of the local metropolitan (entrance is free). And there are cages with parrots, and a pebbled floor, and silence.

Get to know the fauna in the vicinity of the resorts

Excursions and sightseeing are useful things to do. But they are very well planned. But if you just go for a walk, you can make an unexpected acquaintance. For example, with a turtle. My new friend got stuck in the fence and couldn’t get out for so long that she even bent her shell.

Taste Kos

What does Kos taste like? It will be great if upon arrival you can answer this question. Therefore, while on the island, try everything. The Greeks are very hospitable people, in every shop they smeared me with creams, fed me honey, butter, and nuts. At the restaurant, when they found out that I didn’t drink strong drinks, they said that I hadn’t tried raki. And then they brought a glass. Raki, the local grape vodka, tart and bitter, burned my throat, and the Greeks smacked their lips joyfully. And they didn't include it in the bill.

How to get around the region

The most convenient way to get around Kos is by bus or rented car. You can also ride a bicycle, but you won’t be able to travel around the island in a day, and there are a lot of hills here - you’ll have to work hard. There are many excursion buses on the island, but this method of transportation is more expensive and involves a group.

Taxi. What features exist

Taxis on Kos are usually located at special parking lots and have “TAXI” checkers. The cars are new, with air conditioning, but driving them is quite expensive. For example, a trip from the airport to the center of Kos will cost about 35-40 euros. Prices are fixed, listed at each resort. Bargaining is not very appropriate. Reservation information can be viewed

Public transport

It is convenient to travel around the city of Kos and its immediate surroundings by city buses. Tickets can be purchased at special booths at bus stops. There they will also advise you on which bus to get to the desired place. The ticket costs 1.6 euros. To go to the thermal baths or other resorts on the island, use the commuter buses. Long-distance trips can cost 7-8 euros. Tickets for commuter buses are purchased directly from the driver. All buses depart from the Central Bus Station (Kleopatras 7) and stop near the Neratzia Fortress.

A bus ride from the airport to Kos Town costs €3.20. Stop next to the terminal exit. You will arrive in 45 minutes. The route passes through the Mastichari resort. Buses from the airport run from 7.55 to 19.50 (or until 16.15 from November to April).

Transport rental

You can rent a bike at your hotel or in the city. Rental points usually have a large parking lot, which can be seen from afar. This pleasure costs about 4 euros per day. Documents and age are not important; no contracts will have to be drawn up or signed. The bike must be returned by a certain time to where you picked it up. You pay in advance. Be sure to check that the bike is moving and ask for a lock for it. The castle is usually included in the rental price.

You can rent a car at the airport and at any of the resorts. If you plan to pick up a car at the airport, it is better to book in advance so as not to waste time comparing prices. Look for "Rental Car" signs around town. The cost of renting a car per day starts from 40 euros. You can select and reserve a car in advance. To sign the contract, you must have a license, a passport with a visa and approximately 200 euros on the card. Requirements for the age and experience of the driver: age from 21 years and driving experience from 1 year. It’s great if you know English, you can study the lease agreement. There are no problems with parking on the island, but they are paid. In resort centers and near attractions, parking costs from 1.50 euros per hour. Gasoline 95 costs about 1.50-2 euros per liter.

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