Getting from Tilos to Kos

If you are heading to Kos from Tilos you are making your way from a volcanic island in the southern Dodecanese to one of the most popular islands in the same group, just a short distance to the north. It is the birthplace of Hippocrates, with good beaches, a lively town and ancient ruins that are among the finest in the eastern Aegean.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Tilos to Kos running 4 to 7 days per week, taking around 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes. It is the most natural and direct connection from Tilos and keeps the journey entirely within the Dodecanese without going through Athens or Piraeus. Multiple operators serve this route including Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries and Saos Ferries, making it one of the most reliable connections in the southern Dodecanese.

Getting there by air

Kos has an international airport with daily connections from Athens. Tilos has no airport. The nearest airport is Rhodes. The direct ferry from Tilos to Kos is considerably more practical than flying for this short island hop given the crossing time of around 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Tilos to Kos. At around 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes it is the most natural and direct connection and runs 4 to 7 days per week year-round. Check the schedule before traveling as departure times vary by season and between operators. If you are traveling with a car the conventional ferry takes your vehicle directly to Kos port.