Karpathos is accessible via Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) and its main port, located in Pigadia, the island's capital.
Direct flights to Karpathos (AOK) are available from Athens (ATH) year-round, with travel times typically ranging from 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes. One-way tickets from Athens can start from approximately €42 to €54, and round-trip flights from $73 to $143. Seasonal international direct flights also connect Karpathos with several European cities, including Milan, Vienna, Amsterdam, and Naples.
Ferries operate from Piraeus to Karpathos (Pigadia and Diafani ports) approximately 3-4 times per week. The journey typically takes between 13 hours 30 minutes and 20 hours 20 minutes, with ticket prices for foot passengers ranging from €46.50 to €59.00.
Ferry connections are available from Crete, specifically from Sitia and Heraklion. From Sitia, the trip to Karpathos Port can take 2 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes, with tickets priced from €17.50 to €34.90. From Heraklion, the ferry journey to Karpathos takes around 5 hours 25 minutes to 7 hours 27 minutes, with tickets typically ranging from €30 to €90.
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