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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.

Whichever means of transportation you use to get to Rostock city center from Rostock-Laage airport, it will take a maximum of 40 minutes. There are a variety of convenient transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport including taxis, rental cars, buses, and S-Bahn commuter trains.

Train

There are S-Bahn trains that depart from the platform at the airport exit and provide transportation to the city center. These trains run frequently throughout the day. It is incredibly convenient and comfortable to travel to the city via these trains. They provide transportation to the main terminal, which is in very close proximity to the city center.

Bus

There are many bus stops located at the airport exit. Bus 127 departs from Rostock-Laage Airport and provides direct transportation to the city center.

As of 2016, the bus fare for a one-way ticket was 9.80 euros. You can purchase tickets via the Flughafen Ticket system. Bus 127 provides transportation to the main bus station, which is very close to the city center, in about 35 minutes.

Stops along bus 127’s route are as follows: Rostock-Laage Airport, Rostock Stemter/IHK, Rostock, Am Rosengarten, Deutsche Med-Platz, and 20B am Haupthahnhof (bus station). For more detailed information, you can visit rebus.de.

Taxi

If you are in a hurry we would recommend taking a taxi to the city center because it is the fastest transportation alternative. Taxis are readily available at the airport exit. It takes about 30 to 35 minutes to get to the city center from Rostock-Laage Airport via taxi. A taxi to the city costs about 40 euros. The most popular taxi company in Rostock is Taxi Below (03814968966). You can contact this company in advance and inform them of your arrival date and time for more affordable rates.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by rental car. There are a lot of rental car companies at the airport including Europcar, Hertz, and Avis. You can also book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Make sure to have an internationally valid driver’s license with you. It takes about 20-25 minutes to get to Rostock city center from the airport by car.

Once you exit the airport head down L13 to Laage B103. Continue on this road and get on the A19 (E55) motorway. Rostock city center is located at the exit of this highway.