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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.

Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is located 6 kilometers away from the city center in Bologna city of Italy, is the 7th busiest airport in Italy and serves both the country and the world internationally. Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is a medium-sized airport, welcomes many tourists every year.

There are many means of transport to get to the city center and other parts of the city from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center. Taxi, bus, and train are the transportation options for transportation from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. In addition, it is also possible to go to the city center by renting a car.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is one of the options to reach the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. You can get to the city center in a very short time by the taxi that stands out with its comfortable and fast service in traffic. Considering the short distance to be covered, it is an affordable option that will not cost a bomb. Cotabo and Radiotaxi are among the taxi companies that serve at the airport and wait for you as soon as your plane lands.

Bus

You can also reach the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport by bus. You have the opportunity to travel to the inner parts of the city as well as other cities in Italy. So, you can reach your destination in at least 20 minutes or 4 hours maximum depending on where you want to go. The buses, which are more economical compared to taxis, offer a comfortable journey as well as advanced technology service for you.

Train

The Bologna Railway Station in Bologna, which has the most advanced railway system in Italy, is 6 kilometers away from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. From the airport, you take a taxi or get on Aerobus buses to the Bologna Railway Station, where you can get on the trains and reach any part of the city or the country both economically and fast.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another option to get to the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. You can easily rent the car you want thanks to the car rental companies at the airport and comfortable travel wherever you want to go. Autovia, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Inter Rent, Goldcar Rental, Hertz, Firefly, Dollar, Thrifty, Locauto Rent, Enterprise, Maggiore, Noleggiare, Sicily By Car, Autoeuropa and Sixt are the car rental companies providing this service at the airport.