Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
- Served by Karpathos Airport (AOK).
History
Karpathos, also Carpathos, is the second largest of the Greek Dodecanese islands, in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Together with the neighboring smaller Saria Island it forms the municipality of Karpathos, which is part of the regional unit Karpathos-Kasos. Because of its remote location, Karpathos has preserved many peculiarities of dress, customs and dialect, the last resembling those of Crete and Cyprus. The island has also been called Carpathus in Latin and Scàrpanto in Italian.
Where to stay
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Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8, Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Athens, Kasos, Rhodos
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8, Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Athens, Kasos, Rhodos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 2 routes: Karpathos, Sitia
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 2 routes: Karpathos, Sitia
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Karpathos Airport (AOK). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AOK has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Athens, Kasos, Rhodos). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km; routes include Kasos - Karpathos, Karpathos - Karpathos (Diafani), Karpathos - Chalki.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Karpathos, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.