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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.

There are also taxi and car rental options in the city. Apart from these, there are also boats that provide transportation services between certain villages. It is possible to use the cable car line to reach the higher parts of the island.

For the transportation to the airport from the city, 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

In order to reach the buses going to the airport, you first need to go to the central bus terminal in Fira. The only public transportation option offered in the city is the bus. There are seven bus routes frequented used by the tourists in the city. 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.

Although Santorini is a small island, passengers may have to transfer between regions frequently. It may not be possible to travel between border regions by using only one vehicle. There are buses that provide transportation between the big villages during busy seasons after midnight. However, it is not possible to find a bus after the end of the season, during the week, or after midnight. Apart from the busy seasons, there are express bus routes providing transportation services to the Perissa and Perivolos regions.

Private Service

Passengers who do not want to experience the crowd of buses or other problems can benefit from private shuttle services organized by many hotels or companies. Some of these services can provide transportation to the airport from the city center.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from various car rental companies that you can find in many regions of the city, 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

To go to the airport quickly, you can easily find a taxi on any part of the city. If your location is close to the city center, you can get on a taxi from the central taxi stand. If you wish, you can share a taxi with other passengers. We recommend that you agree with the driver about the fare beforehand.

Airport Information

Santorini Airport, which is situated near Kamari and Monolithos villages, is about half an hour distance to the city center. The airport, which is used both independently and for military purpose, is home to many international flight companies. The terminal established in a very small building can be very crowded especially during the busy seasons.

In recent years, check-in desks, escalators and facilities organized for passengers have begun to be increased at the airport. By the moment, six different airplanes can take off from the airport at the same time. There is a duty free shop at the airport, where you can buy many high quality products for affordable prices without paying tax. Furthermore, there is an ATM machine, a cafe-bar and a jewelry store in the facility.

Ancona-Falconara Airport, also known as Marche Airport, is serving passengers near Italy's Ancona city. After landing at the airport, to where direct flights from many points in Italy and the rest of Europe are operated to, traveling to the center of the city is very easy. You can get to Ancona’s center from the airport, which is only 18 kilometers away from the center of the city, in a fast way by your private car or by renting a car from the terminal.

Other transportation alternatives waiting for the passengers at the airport include trains, Aerobus buses and taxis. Passengers who have time limits can benefit from taxis that can be found almost always in front of Marche Airport. Trains and buses are among the main choices of passengers who want to travel more economically at Ancona, but keep in mind that if you travel with these you might need to transfer to reach your desired point.

Private Car

From Marche Airport you can come to city center with your private car after a quick and pleasant journey. To do this you must exit the airport with your car and follow the A14 motorway. If you follow the Ancona signs on the road, you can be in a short time at the popular points of the city center. If you need to wait a short time at the airport and then travel to the center of the city, you can find suitable areas at the airport.

Train 

There is a direct connection to the Castelferretti station, which is very close to Ancona airport. Thanks to this, you can directly go to the station to take the trains that would take you from the airport to the city center. When you arrive at the train station in Ancona, you will have the opportunity to travel by train to many points in Italy and Europe. You can learn the timetables of the trains moving from the airport to Ancona online and you can create your travel plan accordingly.

Bus

The Rafaello Aerobus bus which departs from Ancona Falconara Airport, also known as Marche Airport, from 07:00 to 22:30, can be considered as a fast and economical alternative. By bus you can travel to Falconara for 3 euros and Ancona for 5 euros. You can purchase your ticket for buses to both Ancona and Falconara when you arrive at the bus stop, and if you need more information about buses, you can contact the airport's information desk.

Taxi

You can easily travel to the center of Ancona as well as other destinations by using white airport taxis that can be found almost every day in front of the airport. If you would like to get information about airport taxis by phone, you can call +39 071 918221 and ask what you want to know about taxis carrying Marche Airport's passengers to other points.

Car Rental

There are many car rental offices such as AUTOEUROPA, AVIS, EUROPCAR, HERTZ and SIXT from where you can rent a car at the airport. You can also choose from regional rental companies such as AUTONOLEGGIO MAGELLANO and AUTOVIA. You should not forget to take your relevant documents about your trip to rent a car without trouble at Ancona Falconara Airport, as in many airports around the world. There is a point in learning about any documents such as internationally valid drivers’ license that may be required by contacting the rental companies by phone or by e-mail. For AUTOUROPA you can contact +39 071 9157010. If you want to contact AUTONOLEGGIO MAGELLANO you can call +39 071 9157086. You can call +39 071 52222 for AVIS and +39 071 9162240 for EUROPCAR. If you have not reserved a rental car in advance, you can come directly to the car rental offices at the terminal to get information and pick up your car that you can use to travel to Ancona and to other destinations. In particular, making a reservation beforehand online or via phone might facilitate the car rental process especially during the high summer season.