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Among airlines operating Zurich to Kos flights:

• Condor: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Edelweiss Air
• Chair Airlines
• Condor

Flights from Zurich to Kos usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Kos (KGS).

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

• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Chair Airlines: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Kos:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 255 € return via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN), compared with 386 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 38 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Connecting flights from Zurich to Kos most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) – 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Zurich to Kos route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 282 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 533 €, a difference of 251 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Kos route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich 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 Zurich to Kos:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 8:51
• Latest: departs at 16:10 and lands at 19:01.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of 373 €. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Kos takes 2h 51m, covering 3.097 km.

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 175 € to 1.183 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Kos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 128 €, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Edelweiss Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Condor has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Kos flights are:

• Edelweiss Air: 80% on time
• Condor: 71% on time
• Chair Airlines: 70% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 03m, compared to 6h 22m via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Kos is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (Eastern European Time vs Central European 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 8 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• ABBYCAR
• Exer Rent a Car
• Caldera
• Europcar
• Alma Car Hire

Return flights from Zurich to Kos range from 272 € to 498 €, with an average of 373 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 272 € counts as a good deal.