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RHO → AOK
Which side of the plane to sit from Diagoras Airport (Rhodos) to Karpathos Airport (Karpathos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the Rhodes coastline and the dramatic mountain ranges of both Rhodes and Karpathos, including the iconic sandbar of Prasonisi.
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Mount Attavyros
View the highest peak on Rhodes at 1,215 meters, dominating the center-west part of the island shortly after takeoff.
Kritinia Castle
A 16th-century Venetian fortress perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, visible as the plane follows the western coast.
Prasonisi Cape
The southernmost tip of Rhodes where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet, connected by a narrow sandy beach.
Pigadia (Karpathos Town)
The capital and main port of Karpathos, tucked into a crescent bay, visible during the final descent into AOK.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Rhodes interior. Since this is a short, low-altitude flight (often in turboprop aircraft), the terrain details are exceptionally clear. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the Prasonisi sandbar.
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Chalki Island
The picturesque neighboring island of Rhodes, famous for its colorful neoclassical houses around the harbor of Nimborio.
Alimia Island
An uninhabited island between Rhodes and Chalki with crystal clear turquoise waters and a secluded natural bay.
Saria Island
Just north of Karpathos, this rugged, rocky island appears as a wild extension of the main ridge during the approach.
The right side is ideal for spotting the smaller, less-visited Dodecanese islands. In the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, so be prepared for glare. This side offers a great perspective of the deep blue Aegean 'Big Blue' before hitting the Karpathos coastline.
Book Hotels in KarpathosDistance: 138 km (86 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)
Arrival: AOK (35.4213981628418, 27.145999908447266)
Route Type: Domestic
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