LGW → KGSUnited Kingdom → Greece

Cheap flights from London to Kos

1,665 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: London to Kos at a glance

1,665 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
2 hours ahead
Time-zone shift
~150 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from London (LGW) to Kos (KGS) cover 1,665 miles (2,678 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

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Flying from London to Kos covers 1,665 miles (2,679 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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LGW (0 mi)KGS (1,665 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,665 miles. Direct carriers include TO and U2.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly London → Kos. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
TODirect
U2Direct
Baggage on London → Kos: on this route, TO typically includes a carry-on, while U2 may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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London to Kos — quick answers

How far is London from Kos by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from London (LGW) to Kos (KGS) is 1,665 miles (2,678 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from London to Kos?

The average nonstop flight time from LGW to KGS is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from London to Kos?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: TO, U2. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: London → Kos

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
2 hours ahead
Carbon footprint
~150 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Kos — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 67 of 163 routes from London
Airline network
U2: 101 destinations from LGW; TO: 43 destinations from LGW
Alternative origin airports
LHR (London, 25 mi); LCY (London, 27 mi); LTN (London, 51 mi)
Alternative destination airports
BJV (Bodrum, 45 mi); RHO (Rhodes, 61 mi); JTR (Santorini, 93 mi)
Nearby destinations
Bodrum, Turkey (45 mi); Rhodes, Greece (61 mi); Santorini, Greece (93 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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