Flying from Karpathos Airport (AOK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Karpathos and Athens are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from AOK to ATH start at 08:35 — the earliest with Olympic Air. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with Sky Express. In total, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your AOK to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Sky Express has direct flights from Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Sky Express on this route.
Olympic Air is the most punctual carrier offering AOK to ATH flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AOK and ATH:
Heraklion Airport
Rhodes Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Karpathos Airport (AOK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, 19 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 66 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from AOK to ATH by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from AOK to ATH.
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Handy information about Karpathos Airport (AOK)
87.1% of flights departing from Karpathos Airport land at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from AOK.
To reach Karpathos Airport from central Karpathos, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near AOK:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Karpathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AOK to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're looking to explore another side of Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.