Getting to and from Santorini Airport
Santorini Airport (JTR) sits on the east coast of the island, about 5 km from the capital, Fira, and a short drive from the main resorts. The island is small, so most hotels are 15 to 40 minutes away, but taxis are scarce and buses fill up in summer, so it pays to plan your ride before you land. Your main options are:
- Private transfer – door to door with your luggage, best after a long flight or a late landing. See airport transfers.
- Taxi – quick when available, but only around 40 cabs serve the whole island. See airport taxis.
- KTEL bus – the cheapest option, running to Fira and the beach towns. See the airport bus guide.
- Rental car or ATV – worth it if you are staying somewhere remote or beach-hopping, though many visitors find they do not need a car in Santorini at all. See car rental and the ATV and quad rental guide.
Getting into town from the airport: KTEL bus from €2.20 · taxi from €20 · private transfer from €30. Book a fixed-price ride in advance on GetTransfer.com.
Popular routes have their own step-by-step guides: airport to Fira, airport to Oia, and the airport to Athinios ferry port.
Flights, arrivals and departures
JTR has year-round domestic flights to Athens and a large wave of seasonal European routes from spring to autumn. Plan and track your flight with these guides:
- Flights to and from Santorini – routes, when to book and connecting via Athens.
- Airlines at Santorini Airport – who flies year-round and seasonally.
- Arrivals and departures – what to expect on the ground.
- Flight delays and cancellations – how to check status and your passenger rights.
The terminal and facilities
Santorini has a single, compact terminal that keeps its traditional Cycladic look while handling far more summer traffic than it was built for. Arrivals and departures share the same level, and facilities are limited but efficient: cafes and a few dining spots, a small duty-free area, free Wi-Fi, ATMs and currency exchange, car rental desks, charging points, a first aid room and a lost and found. Read the full terminal guide for the layout, gates and what to expect.
Before you travel
A few practical guides save time at this small, busy airport:
- How early to arrive and airport security for a smooth departure.
- EES and ETIAS for the new EU border rules.
- Luggage storage, Wi-Fi and SIM cards, and ATMs and currency.
- Peak season and late-night arrivals if you are travelling in summer or landing after dark.
Airport information
Airport name: Santorini International Airport. IATA code: JTR. ICAO: LGSR. Location: Thira, Santorini, Greece, about 5 km from Fira. Time zone: Eastern European Time (UTC+2, and UTC+3 in summer). The airport handles more than two million passengers a year, almost all between May and September, which makes it one of Greece’s ten busiest airports. Official website: jtr-airport.gr. Phone: +30 22860 28400.
About Santorini Airport
Santorini Airport, also called Thira Airport, is one of the few international airports on a Greek island and shares its single runway with a Greek Air Force base. Its operation passed to Fraport Greece in 2017, and a major renovation completed in 2021 more than tripled the terminal area and modernised the interior while keeping the island’s traditional architectural style. Despite its compact size, the apron can handle up to nine aircraft at once.
The airport is the gateway to one of the world’s most famous islands, known for its caldera views, whitewashed clifftop villages and volcanic beaches. This site is an independent guide to using the airport and getting around the island; it is not the airport’s official website. For official airport information, use the contact details listed above.
