Cheap Flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Karpathos (AOK)

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Karpathos Airport (AOK): what you need to know

• Karpathos is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

• To ensure you get on your LGW to AOK flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

• During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

• We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Karpathos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGW and AOK include:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

  • W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Karpathos Airport (AOK)

• Currently, £82 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Karpathos Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £146. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

• Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to AOK if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

• If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Karpathos Airport.

• Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to AOK by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

• Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Karpathos Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

• 69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time.

• London Gatwick Airport is about 50 miles from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

• Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

• Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Karpathos Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LGW:

  • Sofitel London Gatwick

  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central

  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Arriving at Karpathos Airport (AOK)

• If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Karpathos Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near AOK:

  • Poseidon Blue Gastronomy Hotel

  • Irini Hotel

  • Princess Studios

• Travel at your own pace 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.

• For the best deal, reserve your ride from Karpathos Airport about two weeks before you set off.

Getting from Karpathos Airport (AOK) to central Karpathos

• Karpathos Airport is approximately 8 miles from central Karpathos. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Karpathos Airport (AOK)

• August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Karpathos Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Karpathos in February.

• The warmest month in Karpathos is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Karpathos Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

• January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to AOK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

• You've done Karpathos, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel around 260 miles north-west to Athens to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

• Set out 260 miles north-west from Karpathos to visit Acharnes, another notable stop in Greece. Don't leave without experiencing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.