Santorini airport is one of the biggest in its region. During high season it is one of the busiest airports, and almost every flight is at full capacity. But whether it is the high season or not, every tourist wants to know about the Santorini airport transfers. That includes getting from the airport, as well as going there.

Here we will explain what’s available, how much each transport costs, as well as anything in between. Anything that might be relevant to the airport trip.

Airport Bus (Cheapest Option)

As with most airports, the airport bus is the cheapest way to go to and from the airport. The bus ticket will cost you less than 2 euros.The buses are parked in front of the airport terminal, and you can buy your ticket on the bus.

The bus will only take you to Fira. From there, you need to find transport to your hotel or place of stay. The airport bus doesn’t make any stops, nor any detours. It goes straight from the airport to the city center.

Plus, at times it can get quite crowdy as drivers don’t pay too much attention to the number of people on the bus. Also, you need to take care of your luggage on your own. That only adds up to the inconvenience.

Last but not least, there are no buses at night, and you need to wait quite long for the next one to arrive.

Airport Taxi

There are two types of taxis to choose from, and both types cost the same. First is the regular airport taxis. There is nothing special about them, pretty much the same service as in any other airport in Greece. Typically, a ride from the airport to the city center of Fira will cost you around 30 euros during the daytime, and around 40 euros if its night-time.

Then there are Welcome Pickups taxis which charge the same fee as regular taxis but include additional services. For starters, you can book your taxi online. That way a car will be waiting for you at your airport exit even if your flight is running late. Welcome Pickups only work with professional drivers that are also trained and instructed on how to behave and be of service for their clients. Each driver speaks English, and each can graciously answer any of your questions.

On top of it, Welcome Pickups offer 24/7 customer support. That means there will always be someone online or on call to help you out any way they can. As mentioned earlier, all these come for the price of a regular taxi.

In Conclusion

You can decide to choose any airport transfer option as per your budget and availability. The airport bus is the cheapest option, but it comes with a few downsides. Regular taxies are, without a doubt, inferior to Welcome Pickups.

If you are a budget traveler, the bus is your best bet. But if you want to travel in comfort and without any worries, Welcome Pickups should be your number one choice.