The distance between Karpathos and Icaria is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Karpathos to Icaria by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Icaria → Karpathos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Karpathos (AOK) to Ikaria Island (JIK).
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Take a ferry to Chalki then Kos and then to Ágios Kírykos.
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There are several options for getting from Karpathos to Icaria by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Karpathos and Icaria is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Karpathos and Icaria by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Karpathos to Icaria is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Karpathos and Icaria is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Karpathos and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Karpathos (AOK) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Karpathos and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Karpathos (AOK) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Karpathos and Icaria. The ferry typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice a week.
Anek Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Karpathos and Icaria. Ferries run twice a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Karpathos and Icaria. Flights depart from Karpathos (AOK) and arrive at Ikaria Island (JIK) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Karpathos to Icaria. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Karpathos to Icaria typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Karpathos (AOK) and and arrive into Ikaria Island (JIK).
The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Karpathos to Icaria. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chalki then Kos and then to Ágios Kírykos. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karpathos to Icaria is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 10m | €200($200) | twice a week | 640km (398 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 50m | €95($95) | twice a week | 331km (206 miles) |
Ferry via Patmos | 16h 10m | €83($83) | once a week | 428km (266 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 35m | €90($90) | twice a week | 383km (238 miles) |
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The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.