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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Kos flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Kos. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• easyJet
• Jet2

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kos usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Kos (KGS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kos.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £235 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with £292 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kos most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 3% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the London Gatwick Airport to Kos route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £251 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £363, a difference of £112. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Kos flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Kos:

• Earliest: departs at 05:35 and lands at 09:45
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 19:20.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of £288. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kos takes 4h 10m, covering 1,663 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £103 to £901. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Kos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £65, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 03m, compared to 7h 57m via Milan Malpensa (MXP) and 11h 04m via Zurich (ZRH).

Kos is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Kos Airport (KGS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• ABBYCAR
• Exer Rent a Car
• Caldera
• Europcar
• Alma Car Hire

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kos range from £217 to £376, with an average of £288 over the past 12 months. Anything below £217 counts as a good deal.