Holiday charters from Amsterdam and Vienna share the summer apron with year-round island hops at Karpathos Island National Airport (IATA: AOK, ICAO: LGKP), at the southern tip of the Dodecanese island between Crete and Rhodes. Olympic Air, with around 16 weekly departures, and Sky Express serve Athens, Rhodes and Kasos all year; the airport handled roughly 289,000 passengers in 2024. No air cargo is processed here – it is purely a passenger and tourism field. Greece's cargo hub is Athens (ATH), about 400 km away; consignments for the island move as belly freight or by ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Karpathos Airport?▼

The IATA code of Karpathos Airport is AOK. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Karpathos Airport located?▼

Karpathos Airport is located in Karpathos Island, GR.

What is the ICAO code of Karpathos Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Karpathos Airport is LGKP. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Karpathos Airport?▼

Karpathos Airport is at an elevation of 20 meters (66 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

35.42140, 27.14600

20 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Karpathos Island

Piraeus → Shanghai Piraeus → Shenzhen Piraeus → Guangzhou Piraeus → Hong Kong Piraeus → Tokyo Piraeus → Busan

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Last updated: 27 June 2026

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