Santorini Airport serves the volcanic island of Santorini in the Cyclades, famous for its sunsets and white and blue villages overlooking the caldera, approximately 6 km from Fira, the capital.
It is among the most photographed and visited destinations in Greece, with a strong increase in tourist traffic during the summer months.
How to get to Santorini Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to JTR
Parking near Santorini Airport
Just steps from the terminal is a small parking lot.
The parking is unattended; however, the rates remain accessible.
How to get to Santorini from JTR
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Santorini: 1-Way Transfer from/to Santorini Airport
Santorini Airport Pickup Transfers - Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
Santorini: Private Transfer Services To/From the Airport
Santorini: Private Airport Transfer
Car rental at Santorini Airport
The main car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area: book well in advance during peak season, as availability diminishes rapidly.
A driver's license, passport, and credit card in the renter's name are required for the security deposit.
Hotels near Santorini Airport
Fira and the caldera
5 km from the airport, 10-15 minutes by taxi (about 15-20 euros); the KTEL bus station is in the centre of Fira, with lines to almost every beach on the island.
Best for: Travellers who want the sunset over the caldera, Fira's restaurants and the buses to the rest of the island within walking distance.
- KTEL bus station in the centre, handy for getting to Oia or the beaches without a car
- Restaurants, shops and the scenic path along the caldera within walking distance
- Rooms with a genuine caldera view cost noticeably more than those one block back
- Fira's lanes get very crowded at sunset in high season
Recommended hotels
- Adamant Suites 9 suites on the rim of the caldera, in the heart of Fira; each one named after a precious stone, and some have a hot tub on the balcony. View availability
- Abasa Suites In Kontochori, in the upper part of Fira, about 7 km from the airport; an alternative to the suites perched over the caldera, with the same walking distances from the centre of Fira. View availability
Kamari, the beach near the airport
About 5.5 km from the airport, 10 minutes by taxi; Fira is then another 20-25 minutes by bus or taxi.
Best for: Travellers who want the black-sand beach just minutes from the airport, without giving up a high-level resort.
- The closest beach to the airport among those in this guide, handy for evening or morning flights
- Kamari's seafront with restaurants and promenade, quieter than the lanes of Fira
- No caldera view: the sunset is seen better from Fira or Oia
- The evening life is that of the local seafront, not Fira's
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, of modest size, registers a dramatic increase in traffic during summer months.
For flights, it's advisable to arrive at least 2 hours in advance during high season.
Map of Santorini Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why are Oia's sunsets so famous?
For the spectacular view over the volcanic caldera combined with the village's white-and-blue architecture: arrive well in advance, as the evening influx of visitors is huge.
Q. Why does Santorini have this particular shape?
It's the result of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, which occurred about 3,600 years ago and created the caldera visible today.
Q. Is it worth booking Santorini in advance for summer?
Yes, definitely: both flights and hotels, especially those overlooking the caldera, fill up very quickly.
Q. Is the volcano beneath Santorini still active?
Yes, the volcano that created the caldera is still considered active, with the islet of Nea Kameni constantly monitored by Greek seismologists. Eruptions are extremely rare and pose no danger to everyday tourism, but they explain the island's distinctive crescent shape.
Flight board
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