How to travel from Karpathos to Icaria, Greece

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.

4 routes found

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 IcariaKarpathos if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Karpathos (AOK) to Ikaria Island (JIK).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Chalki then Kos and then to Ágios Kírykos.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karpathos and Icaria

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Karpathos to Icaria

Compare travel optionsbetween Karpathos and Icaria

Transport options from Karpathos to Icaria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€200($200)
twice a week640km (398 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
8h 50m
€95($95)
twice a week331km (206 miles)
Ferry via Patmos16h 10m
€83($83)
once a week428km (266 miles)
Bus and Ferry9h 35m
€90($90)
twice a week383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Icaria

The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JIK
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Icaria
LRS
Leros Airport (LRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Icaria
SMI
Samos International Airport (SMI)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Icaria