Kos Holidays 2026/2027

Kos delivers the classic Greek-island holiday with less fuss than most — long sandy beaches, shallow water that suits young children, and a spread of resorts running from lively and all-inclusive to quiet and traditional. The flat coastline makes it one of the easiest islands to get around on foot or by bike, and short airport transfers put most resorts well under an hour from the runway. Whether you want a full-board family resort, a couples' base near the marina, or a launchpad for boat trips and island-hopping, our Kos holidays fit all of it into a single week.

Who Kos Suits Best

Kos is the kind of island that works for very different trips. Families settle on the north coast for the soft sand and calm, shallow bays; couples lean towards the marina tavernas and the sunset terraces up at Zia; and anyone after a livelier week makes for Kardamena. We list properties across all of it — the sandy resorts of Tigaki, Marmari, and Mastichari, the busier south, scenic Kefalos out west, and Kos Town itself for those who want the sights and the harbour on the doorstep. Most Kos holidays here mix a few unhurried beach days with the odd boat trip or bike ride, and the island makes that easy to do. It is a forgiving choice for a first Greek trip, with enough variety to keep families and couples coming back year after year.

Flights and Getting to Kos

Getting there is quick and direct. Direct flights from Dublin reach Kos in around four and a half hours, with further options from Cork and Shannon, all landing at the island's central airport near Antimachia — handy whether you are heading for the northern beaches or the resorts down south. Kos sits right up against the Turkish coast too, close enough that Bodrum makes an easy day trip by ferry, with the lights of the mainland clear across the water after dark.

How Long to Stay in Kos

A week is the sweet spot. Seven nights give you time to settle into a resort, spend a morning in the Old Town and the Asklepion, fit in a boat trip to the Nisyros volcano or over to Bodrum, and still bank plenty of pure beach days. Stay longer and you can island-hop in earnest — a fortnight suits walkers and sailors using Kos as a base. The season runs from late April to late October; July and August bring the heat and the crowds, while June and September are the picks for warm sea and quieter sand, which is when a good share of holidays to Kos get booked.