Santorini (Thira) National Airport, JTR (ICAO LGSR), is the island's only airport and the gateway for almost every visitor. It sits on the east coast between Kamari and Monolithos, about 5–6 km from the capital, Fira. This guide gives you the quick orientation: what the airport is like, how to get to and from it, and where to find the detail for each step.
The airport at a glance
JTR is a compact, single-terminal airport that handles both arrivals and departures under one roof. The terminal was rebuilt and enlarged under Fraport Greece, with the upgraded building opening in 2021. It shares its single runway with a Hellenic Air Force base, which keeps the civil side small. Even so, it is one of Greece's busiest seasonal airports, with more than two million passengers a year, the vast majority between May and September, when dozens of daily flights connect the island with Athens and cities across Europe.
Flights and airlines
The schedule mixes domestic links to Athens and Thessaloniki with seasonal international and charter flights from across Europe. You can follow live arrivals and departures on their own pages, along with the full list of airlines serving JTR.
Getting to and from the airport
Most parts of the island are a 10 to 20 minute drive away. Your options from the terminal:
- Taxi: door-to-door, about 17€–22€ to Fira (around 15 minutes); the island has only a small taxi fleet, so expect queues in summer.
- KTEL bus: the budget choice, 2.20€ to Fira, with onward connections across the island.
- Private transfer: a fixed price with meet-and-greet and no waiting, around 30€ to Fira.
- Rental car: desks inside Arrivals, handy if you want to explore at your own pace.
Facilities
Inside you will find several check-in desks, free Wi-Fi, a small duty-free shop, a few cafes and snack bars, ATMs, a bureau de change, and car rental desks. Seating is tight for summer crowds. The terminal operates every day from 00:00 to 23:59.
Where to stay nearby
Because the island is small, even hotels a 15 to 20 minute drive away count as "near" the airport. For an early flight or a late landing, there are good options within a few minutes of the terminal around Mesaria, Monolithos and Karterados.
For the full detail behind each of these, from terminal layout and taxi fares to bus times, parking and hotels, see the dedicated guides across this site.
