| Popular Airport | Burgas Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 388 Miles |
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Kos is a crowded island especially in summer although it is small in terms of surface area. A 24-hour taxi service can be used to get to Ippokratis Airport which is the only airport in the island. In addition, private cars can be rented from car rental companies by those looking for alternative means of transportation.
Taxis, that operate continuously all day in order to ensure transportation is available in Kos’ endless energy, can take you to Ippsokratis Airport within 30 minutes from the city center.
In order to rent a car from Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Kos Car Hire companies which have a heavy demand especially in spring and summer, it is necessary to make reservation via internet or telephone in advance. You can take back the deposit by delivering the rental cars to the officials at the airport.
Ippokratis Airport, which serves Kos Island, has two passenger terminals. There is a police station in the airport in order to ensure safety at these terminals, and a first aid team to be able to intervene immediately in health problems. Passengers wishing to meet their eating and drinking needs can benefit from the restaurant or four different bars serving between April and October. KAE duty free store allows you to shop among items such as souvenirs, cosmetics and jewelry. In addition, passengers who use VIP lounge rooms can benefit from many VIP-specific services.
Burgas, located on the Black Sea coastline, is one of the coastal cities of Bulgaria and the border city of Kırklareli in Turkey. Visitors to the city, which has quite beautiful beaches, prefer summer days. Burgas, one of the biggest cities in the country, is not only a tourism center with its beautiful beaches but also an industrial city.
Burgas has a very active night life and there are many casinos in the city. The WDSF Burgas Open Dance Competition, held at the beginning of September every year, also enables many visitors from around the world to come to the city. Walking around Burgas is extremely safe and enjoyable, as most of the city's main center is closed to traffic. The park on the coast is a great stopover spot for those exploring the city is on foot, with a great view.
Buses and minibuses are available for public transport. The price of a single ticket on a bus varies between 1 and 10 leva depending on the route you are going to travel. To go to Varna you need to pay 12 leva. There is also a train station in the city that provides intercity transportation. Taxis are common transport means in the city center.
There are taximeters in all of the taxis and you are charged based on the distance you traveled and the time spent in the traffic. With the highway connecting Sofia and Burgas, you can also visit the Bulgarian capital with the intercity buses or renting a car. If you rent a car, you should be careful about parking. The officers in the parking areas collect the fee in advance and give the receipt. If you do not pay in advance, your car will have a lock on its tire and a parking ticket will cost you about 15 leva. If you wish to reach the city center from Burgas International Airport by public transport, you can take the municipal bus. Airport shuttle services offer this service a little more costly but more comfortable.
If you are in a rush, you can reach the city center faster by taxi. If you want to have independent and comfortable transportation during your travel, you can also consider renting a car.
If you want to reach the city center by public transport, you can reach the city center in about half an hour by bus which you will get from the bus stops at the exit of the departing passenger terminal. The bus number for the city center is 15.
If you do not want to use public transport, you can choose your hotel’s shuttle service. Hotel shuttles meet customers at the exit of the baggage delivery area and take them to the hotel door quickly and smoothly. It's a little more costly. But you should not forget that every hotel does not provide this service. If you check with your hotel and they provide this service, you need to book in advance.
Taxis located at the airport are managed by Eko Taxi. You can reach the city center safely, at standard prices, and conveniently, with an airport-contracted taxi operated by a private company. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
At the airport there are offices of nine different car rental companies. Keep in mind that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car.
The shuttles at the airport take passengers directly to the city center. It is more expensive than the municipal buses but provides a more convenient transportation service.
