Karpathos Airport
IATA Code: AOK, ICAO Code: LGKP
Airport location
The airport is located 13.5 km (8.4 mi) south of Pigadia, the capital of Karpathos.
Distance from Karpathos Airport to: | |
Port of Karpathos | 14 km |
Amoopi | 11 km |
Aperi | 20 km |
Arkasa | 11 km |
Diafani | 63 km |
Lakki | 10 km | Lefkos | 29 km |
Menetes | 12 km |
Mesohori | 34 km |
Olympos | 55 km |
From and To Karpathos Airport
By Public Bus
As there is no regular bus service, it is recommended to get in contact with the local bus company prior to arriving at the airport.
Bus rides between the airport and Pigadia take 25 – 35 minutes.
✆ Telephone | +30 22450 22338 |
ktelkarpathou@gmail.com | |
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By Taxi
There is a taxi rank directly in front of the Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-book a taxi to pick you up at the airport. The driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name on it. Passengers arriving by taxi will be dropped off directly outside the main Terminal.If you wish to book a taxi prior to arriving at Karpathos Airport, call on +30 22450 22705.
Car Hire
Renting a vehicle lets you travel at your own leisure and get to the spots you want to visit quickly and hassle-free.
The following companies have a desk in the airport arrivals terminal and cars based on site.
Company | Telephone |
Avis-Budget | +30 22450 - 91323 |
Enterprise | +30 22450 - 91310 |
Hertz | +30 22450 - 91105 | Thrifty | +30 22451 - 10695 |
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Car Rental Tips
1. Book your car rental vehicle in advance. Pre-booking your car ensures you will get a better price, a wider choice of cars and the guarantee that it will be waiting for you when you arrive at the airport.
In that way, you will save time waiting at the airport’s counters and secure the most affordable rates as well as the car of your choice.
2. A credit card is required as a form of security deposit.
3. Before you drive away make sure any damage on the car is recorded on the paperwork the company has given you.
Flight Status (Arrivals - Departures)
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Airport Contact Information
✆ Telephone | +30 22450-91120 |
📠 Fax | +30 22450-91012 |
kakptl@hcaa.gr | |
✉ Postal address | Karpathos Airport 85700, Karpathos, Greece |
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General Info about Karpathos Airport
Karpathos Airport is the twenty-third busiest airport in Greece by passenger traffic. In 2020, it handled 51,315 passengers, a 80% decrease from 2018.
It is used by over 11 airlines flying to more than 17 destinations in 6 countries. Karpathos airport opened in 1970.
The airport has one runway (with a length of 2,399 m), along with one operational Terminal which covers 12.500 square meters.
Facilities:
There are two snack bars and one duty-free shop in the terminal building.
Airport Operation Hours:
The airport operates under limited hours, depending on the day of the week and the season.
Parking:
There is a free comfortable parking lot very close to the terminal.
Alternative airports near Karpathos:
Rhodes International Airport (RHO), Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Facts and Information about Karpathos
Karpathos is the second largest of the Greek Dodecanese islands, in the southeastern Aegean Sea.
It is located about 47 km southwest of Rhodes, in the part of the Mediterranean which is called the Carpathian Sea.
Pigadia, the capital and main port of the island, is located in the southeast of the island.
Best places to visit in Karpathos: Acropolis of Arkassa, Ancient Potideon, Saria Islet, Cave of Poseidon, Menetes, Olympos, Apella Beach, Amoopi Bay, Achata Beach, Lefkos Beach, Kasos Island.
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