Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Karpathos Airport (AOK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Karpathos's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Flights from ATH to AOK start from 06:45 — the earliest with Olympic Air. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Sky Express. In total, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ATH to AOK flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Karpathos (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy with Sky Express. This popular airline offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Sky Express.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and AOK:
Rhodes Airport
Naples International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Karpathos Airport (AOK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport flight is RM229. A return fare is currently RM323. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to AOK by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Karpathos Airport (AOK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AOK instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Karpathos Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Exer Rent A Car, Budget or Auto-Union and explore beyond Karpathos's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Karpathos Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Karpathos Airport (AOK) to central Karpathos
From Karpathos Airport, Karpathos is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Karpathos Airport (AOK)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Karpathos. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Karpathos Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Karpathos, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to AOK in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Karpathos, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Travel around 418 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Any journey through Greece wouldn't be complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this destination, which is around 418 kilometres north-west of Karpathos.