Santorini Airport - Flughafen Santorini

The Santorini Airport(Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Σαντορίνης), after the Greek name of the island also as Thira Airport known, lies on the east coast of Santorini

background

The airport is about 8 km southeast of Firá and immediately north of the village Kamari. It was originally only used for military purposes, but in 1972 it was also opened for civil aircraft. However, take-offs and landings only take place during the day, and there is little noise in the nearby villages of Kamari, Perissa and Messaria. The runway is relatively short and not particularly wide, so that Santorini is only approached with smaller planes.

getting there

KTEL buses run regularly from the main town of Firá to the airport. Most tourists, however, are brought to and from their accommodations by shuttle buses. If this service is not offered free of charge, transportation by taxi is often the faster and cheaper alternative.

Airlines and destinations

Outside the tourist season, Santorini is only accessible from Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines in the holiday season charter planes from numerous European countries land here. There are both direct connections and flights with stopovers in Athens, Thessaloniki or on Crete.

Terminals

The small airport has only one terminal.

Arrivals

Passengers are transported from the apron by bus to the small arrival hall in the terminal, and there is now a baggage conveyor belt.

departure

Change

mobility

activities

Lounges

Planespotting

shop

There is a duty free shop with the usual items.

kitchen

accommodation

security

health

Practical advice

Web links

• https://www.jtr-airport.gr/en/ (en) - Official website of Santorini Airport