✈️🛳️ How to reach Kos and the Dodecanese Islands
The Dodecanese Islands – including Kos, Rhodes, Leros, Patmos, Symi – are easily accessible from all over Europe and Italy thanks to direct flights, internal ferry connections, and multimodal links.
Here are all the solutions to reach us, step by step.
🌍 1. By plane: the most convenient solution
✈️ International direct flights
Kos and Rhodes have international airports well connected with many European cities, especially in summer.
Main airports:
- Kos (KGS) – "Ippokratis" International Airport
- Rhodes (RHO) – "Diagoras" International Airport
Direct connections from:
- Italy: Milan, Rome, Venice, Bologna, Naples, Bergamo
- Germany: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Munich
- France: Paris, Lyon
- UK: London, Manchester, Bristol
- Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland: seasonal flights
🧳 BeBlue tip: search for flights on Skyscanner, Google Flights or directly with low-cost airlines like Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea, Wizz Air.
💰 Average prices: from 50 to 150 € round trip when booking in advance.
🛫 2. Flight + Ferry: if you land in Rhodes or Athens
If you can't find a direct flight to Kos, you can land in Rhodes or Athens and then take a ferry.
✈️ Athens (ATH) → ⛴️ Kos
- Flight duration: 2h30 from Milan → Athens
- Ferry from Piraeus (Athens port): 9–12 hours
- Operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
- Prices: from 62 € (economy) – cabins available
- Frequency: 1–2 departures/day in summer
✈️ Rhodes → ⛴️ Kos (short route)
- Direct flight to Rhodes + ferry to Kos (2–4 hours)
- Ferry prices: from 25–40 €
- Very useful if you want to visit more Dodecanese islands
🚢 3. Only by sea: island hopping and ferries
For those already traveling in Greece or Turkey, ferries are the perfect solution to reach Kos and the nearby islands.
🔄 Internal connections (island hopping)
- Rhodes – Kos – Leros – Patmos – Kalymnos – Symi
- Daily frequency in summer
- Operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
- Prices: from 15 to 45 €, depending on the route and season
📍 BeBlue tip: perfect for creating a personalized itinerary among the islands. You can reach any island and easily continue to the others.
🚄 4. Train + ship (from Italy)
- If you want to reach Kos sustainably or without flying:
- Option via train and ferry:
- Italy → Athens by train (e.g., Milan – Bari – Brindisi – ship to Greece)
- Athens → Kos by ferry (9–12 hours)
- Long travel times (2–3 days total), but panoramic experience
💰 Indicative prices:
- Train Italy – Brindisi: from 30–60 €
- Ferry Brindisi – Patras: from 60–80 €
- Bus/train Patras – Athens + ship: 40–70 €
🗺️ Summary: how to get to Kos
Option Duration Indicative price Recommended for...
- ✈️ Direct flight to Kos 2h30 50–150 € Fast, convenient, from all over Europe
- ✈️ Flight to Rhodes + ⛴️ ferry 4–6h total 80–160 € Those who want to visit more islands
- ✈️ Flight to Athens + ferry 12–15h total 100–180 € For slower itineraries
- 🚄 Train + ship from Italy 2–3 days 120–200 € Slow & green alternative
📌 Where is Kos located?
Kos is one of the largest islands in the Dodecanese, located near Turkey, between Rhodes and Kalymnos. It is famous for:
- Sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters
- Authentic villages and archaeological sites (like the Temple of Asclepius)
- Relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a BeBlue cruise in the Dodecanese
📞 Need help?
The BeBlue team is available to:
- Help you find the best flight ✈️
- Book ferries for you 🚢
- Organize the transfer from the airport to the marina 🚐
📧 Contact us via email or WhatsApp before departure, we will guide you step by step!
