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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.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city from Saarbrücken Airport. The airport is located 15 km south-east of the city. The most practical and cheapest way to get to the city is by regional city buses. Since the distance between the airport and the city is so short, it takes a maximum of 25 minutes. If you prefer a faster and more convenient method of transportation then you can take a taxi, which provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Other transportation alternatives to get to the city from the airport include shuttle services and rental cars.

Bus

There are many different bus lines that provide transportation to the city center from Saarbrücken Airport. Bus line 16 provides transportation from the airport to the railway station that is close to the city center. Bus line 16 runs every 15 to 20 minutes Monday through Friday, taking you directly to the Quai 9 platform of the Gare Centrale main railway station. You can get to Saarbrücken city center within 25 minutes. Since it is a city bus you can purchase the ticket directly from the driver. The latest fare for a one-way ticket was 1.50 euros. Bus 27 also provides transportation between Saarbrücken Airport and Brebach.

If you don’t come across any city buses at the airport then you can use the regional bus R10 to get to the city center. Bus R10 provides direct transportation to the city center from Saarbrücken Airport. Stops along the R10 line’s route are as follows: Blieskostel, Assweiler, Saarbrücken Airport and Saarbrücken. The R10 regional bus runs once per hour and takes about 28 to 30 minutes to get to the city center. The fare for a one-way ticket on the R10 bus is 2.30 euros. You can purchase tickets from the SaarBahn automated ticket machines at the airport or onboard from the driver. There are many different ticket varieties available, including single daily tickets, daily group (5 adults) tickets, weekly tickets, monthly tickets, and yearly tickets.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient way to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to get to the city via taxi and costs about 35 euros. If you plan to take a taxi to the city center from the airport then we recommend using the most popular and reliable taxi companies. Taxi Zentrale (+49681155000) and Taxibetrieb Frank Reiser (+491728934720) are two such companies.

Rental Car

There are many well-known international rental car companies, such as Hertz, Europcar, Budget/Avis, and Sixt, at Saarbrücken Airport as well as local German companies. If you want to rent the most suitable vehicle for your budget simply make a reservation in advance and make sure to have an internationally valid driver’s license. After you pick up your vehicle at the airport take the L108 Brebach road to connect to the B406 motorway.

Another option is to use the A6 motorway, which connects Saarbrücken Airport with the city; that will take about 10 minutes. Take Fechingen, located at the airport exit, toward Münheim to connect to the A6 motorway.