Why go
- Town in Samos, Greece.
History
Karlovasi is a town, a municipal unit, and a former municipality on the island of Samos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Samos, of which it is a municipal unit and the seat. It is located on the northwest side of the island and it is considered the commercial center of the island. According to the 2021 census, the population of the municipal unit was 10,220 inhabitants. Its land area is 100.330 km2. The municipal unit shares the island of Samos with the municipal units of Vathy, Pythagoreio, and Marathokampos.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Air Berlin AB (A320, 737-800) · 4 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Munich, Nuernberg
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- All America A2 (143) · 1 route: Thessaloniki
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Rhodos
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Rhodos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Limnos
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Karlovasi (Samos), Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Karlovasi, 1.9 km); routes include Samos - Samos (Karlovasi), Fourni - Samos (Vathy), Samos (Karlovasi) - Fournoi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Karlovasi (Samos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.