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5 hour 30 min

Transportation to Almaty Airport from the City Center

You don’t have many options to get to Almaty Airport from the city center; however, you can reach the airport by taking a taxi or renting a car.

In addition, you can also go to the airport by your car and park it to the parking area at the airport.

Taxi

You can arrive at Almaty Airport in a short time from the city center by taking a taxi, which allows you to easily travel at less traffic. The taxis you can get all around the city could be a little costly for you; however, it is the option you can prefer thanks to its advantage as a fast means of transportation and due to the fact that there are not many options.

Rent a car

The most comfortable option you can choose to get to Almaty Airport might be renting a car. You can prefer driving the rental car to reach the airport easily and comfortably as well as you can rent it with a driver.

You can rent a car from the car rental offices in the city center.

Airport Information

International and intercity flights are made at Almaty Airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Almaty Airport, which is an important transportation center for Almaty, has a single terminal building for Domestic and International flights.

You can arrange your flight by choosing from Air Astana, SCAT and Bek Air companies at the airport, where you can meet your basic needs before and after the flight.

Last Updated: 22 Dec 2016

Transportation to Thira City Center from Airport

Santorini is one of the most popular island of Greece with its volcanic structure, extraordinary architecture, magnificent beaches and panoramic sea view. It is one of the places taking the attention of tourists. It is possible to reach Santorini by sea. However, those who are looking for a more practical transportation alternative can benefit from the planes flying to Santorini Airport, which is located on the island.

There are 14 villages on Santorini island. Fira is known as the settlement that forms the central region of the city. In addition, Imerovigli and Oia (or Ia) are also among the popular villages visited by tourists. Although the buses form the backbone of the public transportation in the city, there are not frequent services.

It does not take long to travel around Santorini, which is a small island. For this reason, you can also visit certain regions by walking or renting a bicycle. Apart from these, you can get on a taxi or rent a car to travel around the island.

There are also boats that provide transportation services between certain villages although they do not offer transportation service to the city center from the airport. It is possible to use the cable car line to reach the higher parts of the island.

For the transportation to the city center from the airport, only buses offer service as the means of public transportation vehicles. Some hotels and companies can organize private services for their customers. Apart from public transportation, you can use a taxi or rent a car to reach your destination more quickly.

Bus

The buses departing from the airport carry passengers to Fira. The general bus station is located near the city square in Fira. Passengers arriving at Fira can transfer to other buses from this station according to their destinations. The ticket prices of the buses may vary according to the destination in the city. These buses operate every thirty minutes or one hour. Sometimes, however, there may be delays and some passengers may experience problems with bus drivers. In general, it is not possible to travel between border regions by using only one vehicle.

Buses operate between short distances; so, you need to transfer in order to reach your destination. In Santorini, there are seven bus routes frequented used by tourists. For the passengers who consider travelling at night, there are buses that operate between major villages when the season is busy.

However, you need to remember that the buses don’t operate after midnight on weekdays. It is possible to run into express bus routes travelling to Perissa and Perivolos regions during busy seasons.

Private Service

Passengers who do not want to experience the crowd of buses or other problems such the low-quality services offered in the buses can benefit from private shuttle services organized by many hotels or companies in order to reach the city in a comfortable way. Some of these services can provide transportation to the city center from the airport.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from various car rental companies that you can find at the airport, or you can reserve your car in advance by making an online reservation. There are a variety of vehicle options you can rent in Santorini. Apart from standard cars, renting an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) is among the options commonly preferred by travelers.

You can travel around Santorini, which is a small island, by renting an ATV. In addition, they are affordable and comfortable when compared to a standard car.

There are also offices in the city where you can rent a bicycle in certain regions. Santorini is a small island that can be travelled with a bicycle. However, because many roads are closed for bicycles, bicycle is not a commonly used option in the city.

Taxi

When you arrive at the airport, you will see many taxis waiting for their customers. In some cases, using a taxi is more affordable when compared to the private services of the hotels. We recommend that you agree with the driver about the fare beforehand.

Last Updated: 29 Jul 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Almaty-Thira flights?

For Almaty-Thira flights, you can use Almaty Intl. Airport, Borolday Airport as departure airport, and Santorini Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Almaty-Thira and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Almaty-Thira is 4388 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 5 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Almaty-Thira flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Almaty-Thira flights is Monday.

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