The airport in Santorini is a small-scale airport, serving domestic and international flights from the same terminal, divided into a Schengen and non-Schengen area. Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Volotea operate scheduled domestic flights all year, while over 30 airlines operate seasonal international flights, serving an average of 2 million passengers every year, with passenger traffic peaking during the summer.
Thira Airport Services
FAST TRACK
Fast Track service is available at Santorini Airport for several airlines. You can book this add-on only through your airline’s website when making your reservation.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
FREE WIFI
Santorini Airport Parking
Public parking
This small airport has parking opposite the terminal. Spaces are limited.
Free of charge.
Arrivals
Departures
Santorini Thira Airport Terminal
Thira Airport in Santorini has only one terminal and all services and facilities are on the Ground Level. The only distinction is between Schengen and non-Schengen flights. Two dedicated gates serve all non-Schengen departures and all Arrivals exit through the same Hall.
Thira Airport Terminal
Transportation Options from and to Thira Airport
Transfer to Fira
By bus
KTEL route 16 connects the airport in Santorini to Fira in about 15 minutes.
*Departure every 60 minutes during high season.
By taxi
Hop in an airport taxi from the rank to reach your destination directly.
Enjoy a personalised experience with a professional driver by pre-booking an airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
By car
Santorini car rental from the airport is a good option to be free of timetables and drive directly to your destination.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic conditions.
More Connections from Santorini Thira Airport
BUSES
Local buses in Santorini, known as KTEL, are a great value-for-money trasnportation option from Thira Airport to Fira or Oia.
Once you exit the arrivals gate at Santorini Thira Airport you will see the yellow KTEL bus stand on your left. During low season, departures are less frequent so wating times may be longer.
TAXIS AND PRIVATE TRANSFERS
CAR RENTAL
Hotels near Thira Airport in Santorini
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Santorini Airport and Terminal: open 24/7.
Shops: Monday-Sunday 08:00 to 22:00 (with some exceptions).
Food & Drinks: 08:00-23:00 (with some exceptions).
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 2 hours
Domestic Flights: 1.5 hours
Airport Codes
Santorini Greece Airport Code IATA: JTR
Santorini Airport Code ICAO: LGSR
Contact Information
Call centre: +302 (286) 028 400
Online form for inquiries and complaints.
Online form for Lost Property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Santorini have an airport?
Santorini Greece has an airport which serves as a major hub in the Cyclades for domestic and international flights. It’s about 5 km east of Fira, the island’s capital, and 17 km south of the famous coastal village of Oia.