- Updated on: 2024-08-29
If you’re figuring out the best way to travel from the airport of Santorini or sea port of Athinios to cities and resorts, and you need details on timetables, prices, trip durations, and other useful information, our comprehensive transportation guides are here to help. Are you already on the island and want something special? We locals have tried to create a one-stop tool for travelers who want to plan their trip, find the best transportation options from the airport and more. Our team has curated a unique collection of travel guides on the most popular routes and types of transportation in Santorini in 2024. While many tourists are most interested in routes from the airport to Fira, we also provide helpful guides for intercity and resort trips as well as sailing and even helicopter flights.
Santorini has a very well developed transport system: the island has its own airport and two seaports, and the territory is covered by an extensive road network, so that taxis and public transport are almost ubiquitous in Santorini.
Imagine you’ve just arrived at an unfamiliar airport. Should you take a bus, taxi, private transfer, or rent a car? What’s the fastest option, and what’s the cheapest in 2024? The most convenient? There are many bus lines on the island that connect the capital with all the villages. In addition, there is a well-developed rental service: it is possible to rent a car, an ATV or a motorbike to travel around the island. Choosing the right transport from Santorini airport involves considering various factors: traveling with children, arrival time, or the amount of luggage you have. That’s why our guides include the most useful information on routes: prices, schedules, waiting times, trip durations, and – of course – comfort levels!
Rent a car on the island
Rent a car in Santorini – not just a means of transport, but an opportunity to visit all the most interesting places in comfort!
How and where to rent a car in Santorini, how much it costs, what the rules and conditions are – tell you about our experience and the situation on the island.
Rent a yacht or catamaran: sailboats and powerboats
Want to see Santorini from the water, swim in the caldera or take a trip to the volcano?
An excellent choice is a private yacht with a captain who will take you to the most interesting places on your chosen itinerary!
Helicopter rental and sightseeing flights: Santorini Air Transport
Have you already conquered land and water? Take an aerial tour over Santorini, the caldera and the volcano!
We are ready to provide you with several helicopters to choose from, and for the most active, we can even offer flights to neighboring islands, such as Mykonos or Crete!
Private transfer in Santorini
Are you travelling as a large family with children or as a group of friends? A comfortable way to get to your hotel from the airport or Santorini seaport all together in a private minibus!
Book a taxi on the island
For the journey from the airport to your hotel, taxis or transfers are often the best options, although they are more expensive. Need to take a taxi from the airport? Need a car to take the ferry to the seaport? No problem at all! Book a taxi to Santorini in advance and you’ll get the transfer you want!
Public bus service: low cost travel
Many tourists want to know how to get from the airport to the city centre. Whether you’re heading to Fira, Imerovigli, Oia, or Kamari, our guide will help you find the best way to travel. To save money, you can take a public bus to the central bus station and then switch to another line. This method is less convenient but much, much cheaper. Check for the bus routes and timetables. For example, the “Airport to Fira” route is popular with both commercial shuttles and regular buses, but each has its own schedules, and buses from the airport are rarely (almost never) available at night. Yes, the city’s public transport system is not the most comfortable, but it is the cheapest way to get around Santorini. It is the city buses with a central hub and the main bus station in the island’s capital, Fira, that allow you to get to almost any part of the island with a minimum of money.
Our travel guides help you choose and book the best option in 2024
Once you’ve decided how to get from the airport to your destination, you can use our guides as handy tools for online booking. If you opt for a private transfer, you can book it in advance with just a few clicks on our website. If you prefer a regular bus, you’ll find full descriptions on how to locate stops, buy tickets, check bus schedules, and more!
Already know where and how you want to go? Check the public buses schedule, compare the prices of taxis and private transfers with a car rental services. If you need any help, then we’re here – just contact us!
