There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Karpathos by plane, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane IST - AOK
9h 32m€162–332Bus, ferry via Marmaris
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Marmarisbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
- Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry Bsf
19h 51m€96–173Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Marmarisbus
- Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
- Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry Bsf
20h 37m€116–178
Istanbul (IST) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Karpathos is to bus and ferry via Marmaris which costs €95 - €180 and takes 19h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Karpathos is to fly which takes 9h 32m and costs €160 - €340.
The distance between Istanbul and Karpathos is 719 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Karpathos without a car is to bus and ferry via Marmaris which takes 19h 51m and costs €95 - €180.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Istanbul to Karpathos, including transfers.
There are 417+ hotels available in Karpathos.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Karpathos, Greece?
Turkish Airlines, Olympic Air, and Sky Express fly from Istanbul (IST) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) twice daily.
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Istanbul to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–470
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Marmaris
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- +30 22410 74 235
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sea Dreams
Ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €47
- Website
- Sea Dreams
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