Filippos Airport to Kozani is a short journey: the airport is about 4 km southeast of the city, and the drive to the centre takes roughly 10 minutes. You can check taxi information or look up Kozani urban bus routes, but confirm the details of your airport transfer before travelling.
- Airport name and codes: Kozani Airport, also called Filippos; KZI and LGKZ.
- Distance to Kozani city centre: about 4 km.
- Drive to the city centre: roughly 10 minutes.
- Taxi contacts: +30 24610 40500 and 18300.
Where is Filippos Airport in relation to Kozani?
Filippos Airport is about 4 km southeast of Kozani, close to the city compared with the longer airport journeys to regional hubs. It has one passenger terminal, and its published position is 40º 17' 20" North, 21º 50' 55" East.
The airport’s location makes the road journey into Kozani relatively short: the Greek National Tourism Organisation puts the drive to the city centre at roughly 10 minutes. For orientation once you arrive, the Kozani city centre walking guide covers getting around on foot.
What transport options are available from the airport?
Taxis are a service at Filippos Airport, while the local bus operator provides route information and real-time arrival checks. The published bus information does not establish a scheduled airport-to-city route or identify an airport bus stop, so check your specific journey before relying on public transport.
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority gives the taxi numbers +30 24610 40500 and 18300. Before travelling, contact the operator to confirm pickup arrangements, fare and availability. You can also contact the airport administration at +30 24610 36098.
The Kozani urban bus operator publishes route schedules and a stop-QR service for checking real-time arrivals. Its route information can help you plan between a selected starting point and destination, but confirm whether a suitable route serves the airport. The operator’s address is K. Palama 8, Kozani, and its phone number is 24610 40128.
Kozani KTEL publishes route and passenger-service information on its official website. Check whether its services suit your arrival plans rather than assuming there is a direct airport connection.
How do you plan the journey to central Kozani?
The airport operator provides parking for 30 cars, including four spaces for people with disabilities, if you are arranging a vehicle pickup or parking.
For a bus journey, check the urban operator’s route information and stop-QR arrival service, then confirm that the route works from your starting point. If you are staying at Aliakmon Hotel’s rooms, the airport is about 41 minutes away by car or about 97 minutes on foot from the hotel.
What should you confirm before travelling?
Confirm your transport arrangements directly with the relevant operator before setting out. The bus operator can help you check whether its routes work for your journey, and you should confirm taxi pickup and fare details with the taxi service.
Filippos is a former military airport and has been operated by the civil aviation authority since the 1950s. SKY express identifies it as the airport for Kozani.
Before you go: Transport details can change, so check the official site before you go. For airport administration, the published contact is +30 24610 36098; the civil aviation authority also gives the email kakzf@hasp.gov.gr.
FAQs
What is the airport for Kozani called?
It is Kozani Airport, also known as Filippos Airport. Its codes are KZI and LGKZ.
How far is Filippos Airport from Kozani city centre?
The airport is about 4 km southeast of Kozani. The drive to the city centre takes roughly 10 minutes.
Is there a bus from Filippos Airport to Kozani?
The Kozani urban bus operator publishes routes and real-time arrival information, but its published information does not confirm a scheduled airport-to-city route or an airport bus stop. Check directly before planning a bus connection.
How can I contact the airport?
The airport administration telephone number is +30 24610 36098. The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority also gives kakzf@hasp.gov.gr.