Tourists stranded at Kos Airport: Is your flight running? Departure and arrival updates

The Greek island was struck by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake, which has claimed at least two lives and injured 200.

Tourists have been left stranded at Kos Airport in the wake of the natural disaster.

Images show travellers lying on their suitcases and on the grass outside the building as they await more information.

Kos Airport was closed this morning but has since reopened.

Travel association ABTA said the airport is operating with delays.

In a statement the company added: “Holidaymakers in resorts and those due to travel should contact their travel company for the latest updates.

“ABTA Members are working hard to support customers and staff in resorts and they have not reported any casualties or injuries affecting UK holidaymakers.

“Tour operators are working alongside the local authorities to assess the damage, and will make arrangements to move customers should structural damage be found to their accommodation.

“Holidaymakers in the areas affected are advised to follow the advice of the Foreign Office, local authorities and their travel provider.  

“Customers imminently due to travel to this region will be contacted by their tour operator, should it be necessary to discuss changes to their holiday arrangements.”

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO said: “Flights and ferry services are being significantly disrupted as a result of the earthquake. 

“Please contact your airline, ferry company or tour operator for updates to services.”

Here are the latest updates for travellers with flights departing from the UK.

Luton Airport

The airport does not fly to Kos but it does have flights operating in the region.

A spokespersons said: “There are no delays in flights to the region.

“We would recommend passengers check with airline and FCO before they travel.”

Gatwick Airport

According to the airport there are no disruptions to flights and schedules are running as normal.

East Midlands Airport

A spokesperson said: “No changes, no delays to our flights.”

Heathrow Airport

There have been no disruptions to services from Heathrow.

A spokesperson said: “We only have only one flight from Heathrow to Kos a week.”

This is a British Airways service that runs on Saturdays. The airline confirmed tomorrow’s schedule will operate as usual. 

Stansted Airport

Jet2 and Thomas Cook both operate a service to Kos from Stansted Airport.

The airport said: “We aren’t aware of any disruption but we advise customers to check with their airline for ongoing updates and more information.”

A Jet2 spokesperson said it’s business as usual.

The airline added: “Our teams are working hard to support customers and staff and we will provide an update when we have further information.”

Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport said it won’t be releasing a statement on the disaster. 

It advised passengers to “contact the airlines directly” for more information on flights. 

Manchester Airport

No response

Leeds Bradford Airport

No response

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