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How to get fromIstanbul to Karpathosby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Karpathos by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane plane IST - AOK
    8h 37m
    €87–352

  2. Bus, ferry via Marmaris

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Marmarisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry ferry Bsf
    19h 51m
    €96–173

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Marmarisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry ferry Bsf
    20h 37m
    €116–177

Istanbul (IST) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Karpathos, Greece?

Sky Express, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) twice daily.

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