Popular Airport | Santorini Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 468 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Kefallinia City Center
Kefalonia - Anna Pollatou Airport
Airport transportation is generally provided by taxis in Kefalonia. You can also safely go to the airport by renting a car or a car with a private driver.
Taxi
Taxis arrive at Kefalonia Airport in half an hour on average. However, heavy traffic especially during the summer season can extend the driving time a little longer. Taxis at the city center may not have a fixed tariff for taking you to the airport, so it may be useful for you to negotiate an average fare before taking the taxi.
Car Rental
Those who want to travel by exploring the beauty of this magnificent city by drawing zigzags on the streets of Kefalonia, which has a magnificent view, can rent a car from Avis, Enterprise, Hertz and Budget. You can also ask the car rental companies for a private car with a driver that would take you to the airport for a certain fee in Kefalonia.
Airport Information
There is one terminal building located at Kefalonia Airport, overlooking the Ionian Sea. There are ATMs in the terminal building and a health center for solving health problems. The airport provides free internet connection via Wi-Fi points in order to enable trouble-free communication for its passengers during long waiting times and occasional delays.
The parking area reserved for private vehicles at the airport, which has a large parking area for both private vehicles and buses and taxis, has a capacity of 100 vehicles. The terminal building has a jeweler, souvenir shop, duty free store and a cafeteria for passengers’ shopping and eating and drinking needs.
Transportation to Thira City Center from Airport
Santorini Airport
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. Apart from these, you can get on a taxi or rent a car to travel around the island.
There are also boats that provide transportation services between certain villages although they do not offer transportation service to the city center from the airport. It is possible to use the cable car line to reach the higher parts of the island.
For the transportation to the city center from the airport, 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
The buses departing from the airport carry passengers to Fira. The general bus station is located near the city square in Fira. Passengers arriving at Fira can transfer to other buses from this station according to their destinations. 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. In general, it is not possible to travel between border regions by using only one vehicle.
Buses operate between short distances; so, you need to transfer in order to reach your destination. In Santorini, there are seven bus routes frequented used by tourists. For the passengers who consider travelling at night, there are buses that operate between major villages when the season is busy.
However, you need to remember that the buses don’t operate after midnight on weekdays. It is possible to run into express bus routes travelling to Perissa and Perivolos regions during busy seasons.
Private Service
Passengers who do not want to experience the crowd of buses or other problems such the low-quality services offered in the buses can benefit from private shuttle services organized by many hotels or companies in order to reach the city in a comfortable way. Some of these services can provide transportation to the city center from the airport.
Car Rental
You can rent a car from various car rental companies that you can find at the airport, 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
When you arrive at the airport, you will see many taxis waiting for their customers. In some cases, using a taxi is more affordable when compared to the private services of the hotels. We recommend that you agree with the driver about the fare beforehand.
