How long should I plan for a layover in Kos Island?

The best layover in Kos Island is 4–12 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Kos Island?

Kos Island is visa-free for US passport holders. No visa is required for a layover.

Is Kos Island a good layover city?

Yes. Kos Island scores 79/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Kos Town Castle of the Knights of St. John

Kos Island layover (KGS). 12h. LayoverScore™ 79.

Kos IslandKGS6h on the groundScore 79

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Kos Island

25 minutes to city center. 4–12 hours of layover time.

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🌡 26°C · clearAir: good (AQI 20)

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Kos Town Castle of the Knights of St. John

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How long at Kos Island?

YOUR 12H LAYOVER

What 12 hours in Kos Island gets you.

Kos Town Castle of the Knights of St. John. Ancient Agora of Kos archaeological site. Hippocrates Plane Tree and Plateia Platanou square.

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How long at Kos Island?

What 12 hours in Kos Island gets you.

Swim in hot springs and walk ruins where Hippocrates once healed.

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