The island of Karpathos is accessible all year round, either by ferry or by plane.
FERRY CONNECTION
There are two ports in Karpathos, Diafani in the northern part of the island and Pigadia in the southern part.
The nearest port to the village of Olympos is Diafani (10 km or 15 ‘drive) while from Pigadia the distance is greater (42 km, approximately 40-45 minutes driving).
Routes from Piraeus are 2-3 times a week. The route, with stops on other islands, takes about 20 hours.
The island is connected to Rhodes, Anafi, Halki, Kasos, Milos, Santorini and the ports of Heraklion and Sitia in Crete.
Information:
– Port Authority of Karpathos: tel. 22450 22227
– ANEK LINES: 210 4197400 | https://www.anek.gr/el/ | [email protected]
– BLUE STAR FERRIES: 210-8919800 | https://www.bluestarferries.com/el/ | [email protected]
AIR CONNECTION
Karpathos has a modern, international airport (AOK) and is connected daily with Olympic and SKY EXPRESS flights with Athens, Rhodes and Crete.
From Athens, the itinerary takes about 1 hour and 20 ‘.
It is also connected with flights from Thessaloniki as well as charter flights with many foreign countries (spring and summer).
Karpathos Airport is located in the southern part of the island, 55 km (about 1 hour drive) from Olympos village or 13.8 km (15-17’ drive)from Pigadia the capital of Karpathos island.
To see in real-time the exact point of any flight to / from Karpathos click here.
Information:
– Karpathos National Airport: tel. 22450 91120 | [email protected]
– OLYMPIC AIR: 801 801 0101 (calls from fixed) (0030) 210 3550500 (calls from mobile)
– SKY EXPRESS: 801 112 8288 or 215-2156510
ATTENTION: Airplane and ship schedules are modified within the year and depending on the season, so visitors will need to be informed by travel agents or Online booking services for current schedules when they wish to travel.
