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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.

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport, which is 22 kilometers outside Salerno city center, is also known as Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport. The number of vehicles you can use to reach the city center after landing to the airport is not much. On the other hand, after landing to the airport, you can take one of the taxis waiting in front of the terminal, or evaluate the car rental alternatives with or without driver. If you prefer to travel to different districts after arriving from the airport to the center, you can go to the train station and continue with the trains from there.

Train

The trains are not connected directly to the Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport, but it's easy to get to the station from the airport, which is not far away. You just have to take one of the taxis waiting for passengers in front of the terminal and tell them you want to go to the station. One of the closest stations to the airport is the Pontecagnano station. From here you have a chance to get on the trains getting to different parts of Italy.

Taxi

Two different taxi companies at the airport are at the service of passengers who want to reach the city center with taxi. You can contact RadioTaxi Salerno at +39 089757575 to get information about taxi fares as well as to make reservations. Passengers who want to get information from Pronto Taxi Battipaglia, another company carrying passengers from the airport, can call +39 0828303030.

Bus

You can also reach the city center of Salerno From the airport by bus, which is a much more affordable means compared to the taxi. You can arrive to the center in a short time by bus number 8, line Salerno-Battipaglia.

Car Rental

You can rent a car, with or without a driver, from the Hertz office at the airport, and you can easily travel to both the city center and other nearby areas. To get to the city center, it will be enough to follow the signposts going towards Salerno after you leave the airport. If you have not driven in this area before, try to obtain a map or navigation device while at the airport. By doing so, you can find your direction more easily along the way. Car rental offices usually operate between 09:00 and 17:30. On Saturdays and Sundays, the opening and closing times of offices can vary. You can make reservations in advance by taking into account the day and time of your arrival, and pick up your vehicle after landing to the city.

Private Vehicle

If you have a private car to get from the airport to the center, you can complete your journey from the airport to the city center by following the direction Salerno - Reggio Calabria. You can reach Salerno at the end of your 22 kilometers journey. You will have to drive 6 kilometers if you want to go to Pontecagnano, 10 kilometers to Battipaglia, 10 kilometers to Avellino and 63 kilometers to Naples.

Helicopter

You can rent a helicopter from Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport if you prefer a different and fast vehicle to reach the city center. Helicopter rental service at the airport is provided by ELISERVICE. If you want to travel to a different city near you, you can still use the helicopter, but you should remember that you may be charged more for this service compared to the taxi or other land vehicles. For more information about helicopter rental services or to book a helicopter, please call +39 335 569 6565.