Birmingham Airport

Where can I have Covid-19 testing before I travel?

Yes, our testing partner, Randox, have a testing site in Birmingham City Centre. For full details and how to book your tests, please click here.

Is the Air-Rail Link currently operating to/from Birmingham International train station?

The Air-Rail Link is operating between the hours of 03:30 - 00:30.

What shops, bars and restaurants are currently open at the airport?

Most of our outlets are back open at the airport. Please click here for my information.

Should I arrive earlier at the airport than normal?

All passengers are encouraged to arrive at the terminal in line with the check-in opening times for their flight.

What can I expect in Kos?

Kos offers something for everyone. With beautiful beaches, lush valleys, Greek ruins, and a lively capital; variety really is the spice of life when you visit this beautiful island.

Most tourists do visit for the beaches - with the island offering three main areas. Kardamena is located on the south coast and tends to offer the most commercialised setting, whilst Mastihari and Kamari offer slightly quieter and more authentic experiences.

The island features lush green hills peppered with medieval fortresses, archaeological sites, castles, mosques and iconic buildings. Cycling is a very popular form of transport and leisure activity on the island, and Kos offers a 15km network of cycle paths as well as bicycle racks on route. If you're an avid cyclist, why not try and do a circuit of the island?

What is the flight time to Kos?

The approximate flight time to Kos is 4 hours 15 minutes.

What is the weather like in Kos?

If you're seeking the warmest temperatures, visit Kos in August when the average temperature is around 26°C and the island boasts 10 daily sunshine hours. The average temperature of the sea is also the highest in August so if you're into sea swimming, this is the month to visit. The coldest month is February, with the wettest being January.

Why should I visit Kos?

If you have an appreciation for history, architecture and natural beauty, there are many sites on the island that you should make time to visit. The famous Asclepeion is the largest healing centre in the ancient world and is located on the slopes of the hill with a magnificent view of the coast. Neratzia, a medieval fortress, again offers amazing views of the sea and is situated at the eastern end of the harbour.

Explore Palio Pyli, an abandoned medieval village built on the slopes of Mount Dikeos or the Byzantine Castle to view more stunning views of Kos. If you visit the Mount at sunset, you will experience views of the Turkish coast which would be hard to beat.

If swimming is more your thing, Therma has a thermal pool with hot springs and a black pebble beach which is worth a visit. The beaches of Kardamena, Tigaki and Mastihari are some of the most popular on the island, with the latter offering twinkling blue waters and white sands.