The men's K-1 200 metres competition at the 2018 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho took place at the Centro de Alto Rendimento de Montemor-o-Velho.

[1] The schedule was as follows:[2] All times are Western European Summer Time (UTC+1) The six fastest boats in each heat, plus the three fastest remaining boats advanced to the semifinals.

[3][4][5][6] Qualification in each semi was as follows: The fastest three boats advanced to the A final.

[7][8][9] Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18.

[10] Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three.