Karpathos is a long, mountainous island in the Dodecanese, and its small national airport has no separate private-aviation facilities. Private jet charter at Karpathos Airport is therefore a matter of checking the details before you commit.
The runway is 2,399 metres, suited to mid-size business jets, and Universal Aviation Greece is the handling agent.
Charter-A contacts the handler for permission, parking and opening hours as part of the quote, so you hear what is possible before any plans are fixed.
Flying privately to Karpathos
The runway, 12/30, is 2,399 metres of asphalt, which suits mid-size business jets. This is a small island airport with no separate private-aviation facilities, so private passengers are handled through the airport's own general facilities by Universal Aviation Greece. Charter-A does that for you. We will confirm each point at booking, and tell you plainly if a date or aircraft cannot be accommodated.
Karpathos Island National airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (379 KB)Karpathos Island National Airport at a glance
| Location | Karpathos Airport, Karpathos, 857 00 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LGKP · IATA AOK |
| Region | South Aegean (Dodecanese), Greece |
| Nearest city | Pigadia (Karpathos Town) |
| Runway | 12/30 – 2,399 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — mid-size business jets |
| Handling / FBO | Universal Aviation Greece |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (universalaviation.aero, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Pigadia
Karpathos lies between Rhodes and Crete, with a rugged interior, mountain villages and beaches along its coast. Its capital, Pigadia, is also known as Karpathos Town. Charter-A will confirm transfer times between the airport and your hotel or villa once the destination is fixed. Its small airport suits travellers who know exactly where they are going.
Private jet flight times to Karpathos
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,515 nm · 2,810 km | 4 hr 35 min | 3 hr 50 min |
| Manchester | 1,640 nm · 3,030 km | 4 hr 55 min | 4 hr 10 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,750 nm · 3,240 km | 5 hr 15 min | 4 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 1,355 nm · 2,510 km | 4 hr 10 min | 3 hr 30 min |
| Geneva | 1,150 nm · 2,130 km | 3 hr 30 min | 3 hr |
| Nice | 1,045 nm · 1,930 km | 3 hr 15 min | 2 hr 45 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Karpathos is a sector of about 1,520 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Karpathos: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Karpathos Airport?
Mid-size business jets can use the 2,399-metre runway. Permission, parking and opening hours should be checked with the handling agent first, which Charter-A does as part of the quote.
Does Karpathos have a private jet terminal?
No. It is a small island airport with no separate private-aviation facilities. Universal Aviation Greece is the listed handling agent for private flights. We confirm what the airport can offer.
How long is the flight from London to Karpathos by private jet?
About 4 hr 35 min in a light jet and 3 hr 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,515 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Karpathos Island National Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Karpathos Island National Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
Planning a private flight
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