Pigadia
The island's capital and main port, with a waterfront, tavernas and town beaches. It is the base for exploring Karpathos.
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Airport · Karpathos, Greece
Karpathos AOK
11 km from central Karpathos. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Karpathos Airport is at the southern end of the island, about 15 km from Pigadia, the main town and port. It is a small airport, with flights to Athens and some seasonal services.
Terminals
It has a single, very small terminal. Check-in opens shortly before the flight and walking distances are minimal.
Services
Services are minimal, so bring what you need. There is no railway and no regular public transport to rely on: a taxi or a rental car booked in advance is the most practical choice.
Getting to the city
Taxi
There are few taxis, so it is best to book ahead. The ride to Pigadia, the island's main town takes about 20 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A very small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Walking distances are minimal.
Karpathos
Things to do in Karpathos
Karpathos is a long, mountainous island between Crete and Rhodes, in the Dodecanese. It is known for its turquoise beaches and for mountain villages that have kept their traditions, such as Olympos.
Olimpos
A mountain village in the north of the island, known for its colourful houses, windmills and for keeping local traditions and dress. It is reached by a mountain road.
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Playa de Apella
One of the island's most beautiful beaches, in a cove on the east coast, with pebbles and clear water. It is reached by a winding road.
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Menetes
A mountain village of neoclassical houses not far from Pigadia, with quiet lanes and sea views. It is an easy stop on a trip inland.
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How far is the airport from central Karpathos?
Karpathos airport is about 11 km from central Karpathos.
How do I get from the airport to central Karpathos?
From Karpathos airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Karpathos airport have?
Karpathos has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Karpathos?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building of Karpathos airport: Rosa-Maria Rinkl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport at the southern end of the island, seen from the air: Trainler, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- An aircraft on the airport apron: Msp046, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pigadia: Troppy89, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Olimpos: Magnus.chronicles, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de Apella: Tomisti, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Menetes: Maesi64, CC0, Wikimedia Commons