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How to get from Karpathos to Rhodes
A short domestic flight is the fastest link, about 40 minutes. Conventional ferries from Pigadia to Rhodes take roughly 4–6 hours, often calling at Diafani and Halki, and run only a few times a week.
Best option: Flight. Flights are much quicker and usually more frequent than the ferry.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flight Domestic flights from Karpathos (AOK) to Rhodes (RHO) | about 40 min | usually daily or several a week, more in summer | about €40–100 | Small aircraft with tighter baggage limits; check current schedules. |
| ferry Conventional ferries from Pigadia (some via Diafani and Halki) to Rhodes | about 4–6 h | a few a week | about €25–40 per passenger | Part of the Piraeus–Crete–Kasos–Karpathos–Rhodes line; times can be late at night. Check current timetables. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Karpathos airport is in the south of the island, about 20 minutes by car from Pigadia.
- Check whether your ferry calls at Diafani, handy for Olympos village.
- Ferries can be delayed; leave a buffer before an onward flight from Rhodes.
- Rhodes airport is about 25–30 minutes from Rhodes Town.
Common questions
What is the fastest way from Karpathos to Rhodes?
Flying. The domestic flight takes about 40 minutes, compared with roughly 4–6 hours on the ferry. Flights are on small turboprop aircraft, so baggage limits can be lower than on international flights. Schedules vary by season, so check current timetables and book early in July and August.
Is there a ferry from Karpathos to Rhodes?
Yes. Conventional ferries on the line linking Piraeus, Crete, Kasos, Karpathos and Rhodes stop at Pigadia and sometimes Diafani, and many call at Halki on the way. They run only a few times a week and departures can be at inconvenient hours. Check current timetables, as routes change between summer and winter.
What is the cheapest way?
The ferry is usually cheaper, at about €25–40 for a deck ticket, though promotional flight fares can be similar. The flight saves several hours. If you have a car or lots of luggage, the ferry is the only option that can carry it.
Do I need to book ahead?
Book flights early in summer, as seats on small aircraft sell out. Ferry tickets can usually be bought a day or two ahead at a port agency in Pigadia, except around 15 August and other Greek holidays, when it is wise to book earlier. A car on the ferry should always be booked ahead.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.