Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Karpathos Airport (AOK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Karpathos is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bologna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BLQ to AOK flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Neos is your ticket to exploring Karpathos (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Neos.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BLQ and AOK:
Rhodes Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Karpathos Airport (AOK)
R 2,118 is currently the best price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,093. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from BLQ to AOK by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to Guglielmo Marconi Airport's on-time performance, 74.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BLQ:
Arriving at Karpathos Airport (AOK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AOK instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Karpathos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Exer Rent A Car, Budget or Auto-Union and discover more of Karpathos and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Karpathos Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Karpathos Airport (AOK) to central Karpathos
Karpathos Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Karpathos. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Karpathos Airport (AOK)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Karpathos. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Karpathos Airport for August if you want to go to Karpathos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLQ to AOK in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Karpathos has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you'll want to see. About 418 kilometres north-west of Karpathos, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Journey 418 kilometres north-west from Karpathos to reach Acharnes, another favourite among visitors to Greece. No trip is complete without seeing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.