Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Karpathos Airport (AOK): what you need to know
Heraklion and Karpathos are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Your HER to AOK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Karpathos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HER and AOK include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Karpathos Airport (AOK)
$116 is the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Karpathos Airport flight. Return flights start from $252. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from HER to AOK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Karpathos Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HER to AOK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Karpathos Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights leaving Heraklion Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of HER.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HER? If you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Karpathos Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Karpathos Airport (AOK)
Book a hotel near AOK if you're on a late Heraklion Airport to Karpathos Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Karpathos Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Exer Rent A Car, Budget or Auto-Union and explore beyond Karpathos's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Karpathos Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Karpathos Airport (AOK) to central Karpathos
Karpathos Airport to central Karpathos has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Karpathos Airport (AOK)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Karpathos Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Karpathos. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Karpathos is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Karpathos Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to AOK in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Karpathos, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey about 418 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Next up? Set out for Acharnes. It's roughly 418 kilometres north-west of Karpathos and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.