There are 5 ways to get from Turkey to Karpathos by bus, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry via Istanbul Sultanbeyli
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Sultanbeylibus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Sultanbeyli to Marmarisbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
- Take the ferry from Rhodes to Karpathosferry Bsf
20h 13m€111–180Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
cheapest- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane ADB - AOK
18h 11m€81–321Bus, ferry
- 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
20h 54m€96–174Bus, ferry #2
- 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
21h 50m€116–181Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK)plane IST - AOK
9h 32m€122–332
İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Karpathos is to bus and ferry which costs €95 - €180 and takes 20h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Karpathos is to fly which takes 9h 32m and costs €120 - €340.
The distance between Turkey and Karpathos is 966 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Karpathos without a car is to bus and ferry via Istanbul Sultanbeyli which takes 20h 13m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 20h 13m to get from Turkey to Karpathos, including transfers.
There are 417+ hotels available in Karpathos.
What companies run services between Turkey and Karpathos, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, and three other airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) twice daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €210–400
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens, Rhodes
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–350
Flights from Istanbul to Karpathos Island National Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–480
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Sultanbeyli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- €8–12
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Marmaris
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- €30–45
- Phone
- +30 22410 74 235
- info@seadreams.gr
- 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
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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