The island of Karpathos is the second largest island in the group of Dodecanese islands. Ancient secrets are carefully hidden in its ruins, caves, churches and even costumes. The island welcomes its guests with breathtaking scenes, finely crafted by the winds. Its beautiful settlements are scattered in the mountains like pearls. You can get on Karpathos by air. A taxi or a transfer will easily cope with any transportation from/to the airport and about the area. If you choose a transfer, you will get significantly more services as if compared with facilities of a taxi.
Karpathos Island National Airport is situated 15 kilometers southwest from the city of Karpathos. It started to ensure air connection for the island in 1970.
The airport services regular domestic flights of Olympic Airlines. In the summer season, you can also enjoy non-scheduled flights, which connect Karpathos with foreign countries. On the territory of the airport, you can find a police station and a meteorological station.
The building of the airport was reconstructed in accordance with the main trends of traditional Greek architecture. It is easily accessible for people with reduced mobility. The total area of the airport is 12 500 square meters. The airport building comprises the following areas: a meteorological station, a police station, a ticket office, 10 registration offices, car rental offices, duty-free shops, a shop with refreshing drinks, a newspaper kiosk and a taxi station. There is also a spacious parking lot for buses and cars in the territory of the airport. The aircraft apron has enough space to accommodate 3 large planes, 2 smaller ones, and 2 light aircraft. The airstrip measures 2400 meters in length.
Codes of the airport:
Full name:
Tel: +30 22450 - 91120
Fax: +30 22450 - 91012
e-mail: kakptl@hcaa.gr
Postal address: KARPATHOS AIRPORT 85700 KARPATHOS, DODECANESE
Website: https://karpathosinfo.com/index.php/travel-to-karpathos/airport
Hours of work:
| Mon | 5.30-20.10 |
| Tue | 8.40-17.40 |
| Wed | 7.30-11.20, 18.30-19.30 |
| Thu | 5.30-22.30 |
| Fri | 6.50-22.10 |
| Sat | 5.30-14.30, 21.00-22.10 |
| Sun | 9.00-14.00, 18.30-19.30 |
The access to the airport is mainly provided by taxi services. In close vicinity to the building, you can also find a bus stop, but there are no regular buses running to Pigadia, the capital of the island.
When you exit the airport, you can see the taxi service. It operates during the same hours as the airport does.
Wise people take care of comfortable transportation in advance: they book a transfer from the airport to the desired spot. One should mention that you are guaranteed to be met at the airport, regardless of travel delays. In addition, you get the exact vehicle you choose: new, always clean and with a Russian-speaking driver, who is ready to help with the luggage and check-in any time. The cost of transportation will be disclosed from the moment of booking and won’t you stay shocked at the end of the trip.
To book a transfer is the right decision! When you choose such a solution, you should not search for the right company, which provides transfer facilities. You can make a booking at our site. All you have to do is to enter the name of the airport and the destination into the search line in English. After that, keep on following the instructions: type the date and the time of the trip, choose the class of a vehicle and leave your personal details.
Pay attention! Do not forget to mention the flight number so that the transfer company can track the flight and notice any changes in the time of arrival.
A transfer from Aktis Taxi will cost you 20% less than the usual taxi service offers. But even if the price was the same, you would get much more facilities with Aktis Taxi! What are they?
First of all, it is a Russian-speaking chauffeur, who will meet you right at the airport with a name tag and the logo Aktis Taxi in his hands. Secondly, we provide an updated vehicle fleet with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. You can choose the one you like. Thirdly, the final payment is done after you arrive at the final point of the trip (no prepayments). And, finally, you will get the necessary help with luggage or check-in absolutely for free!
Do not waste your time for alternatives! Choose a transfer from Aktis Taxi and immerse into the ravishing atmosphere of the island. Let the worries connected with transportation fade away. Come and enjoy the stay!
