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Popular Airport

Santorini Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

895 Km

Transportation to Airport from Bucharest City Center

Aurel Vlaicu Intl. Airport

You can choose from taxi, bus, trolleybus, and tramway options to reach Aurel Vlaicu Airport from the city centers, as well as you can rent a car to get to the airport. In addition, you can also prefer to reach the airport by your own car using the highway.

Taxi

Taxis are frequently preferred for transportation to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get a taxi anywhere in the capital city and reach the airport easily. It would be useful to talk about the taxi fare before boarding the taxi, just as in the Balkan countries in general. Taking a taxi is the best option for those who prefer comfort and fast transportation.

Bus

There are bus services to Aurel Vlaicu Airport from five different parts of the city. It is possible to reach the airport safely by the buses you can get from these regions. Transportation to the airport by bus is provided by the buses running on the lines 131, 335, 148, 112 and 301.

Trolleybus

Trolleybuses, which are a different kind of buses, are another option to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. It is possible to reach the airport from anywhere in the city thanks to the trolleybuses running on wire system. Just like buses, trolleybuses are also one of the economical transportation options.

Tramway

There are two tramway lines you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get to the airport by the tramway line 5 after 10 stations. If you take the express tram line 783, you can reach the airport more quickly after only 6 stations.

Rent a car

Renting a car may be the most comfortable option you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can rent a car with a driver, or you can rent it and drive yourself. You can get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in the city center.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are arranged at Aurel Vlaciu Airport, the second largest and important airport in Bucharest. Aurel Vlaciu Airport, which is the second major airport after Henri Coanda Airport, has a few terminal buildings. In addition to lost property office, internet access, and car rental offices, the airport offers a duty-free store where you can do shopping and a cafeteria where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.


Henri Coanda Intl. Airport

Buses and taxis, as well as trains can be used to reach Henri Coanda Airport, which is about 20 kilometers from the city center. You can also choose to rent a car, use the shuttle services of the hotels, or drive with a private car thanks to the parking areas at the airport.

Taxi

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport comfortably with the taxis you can find from all the taxi stations in the city. Although taxis are more expensive than other transportation options, they can be preferred by passengers due to the fast, comfortable and safe journey they offer.

Bus

Buses can be used as a more economical option for transportation to the airport. To get to Henri Coanda Airport you can take advantage of the bus stops located in different parts of the city. Although it is a more economical option, it would take you longer to get to the airport with the buses.  We suggest that passengers who want to use the buses take this into consideration.

Train

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport with trains which are preferred because it is a both fast and economical means of transportation. Although trains are faster than buses, it is not possible to get on the train from all parts of the city. Train stations are in the center of the city and passengers who want to go to the airport by train must first reach the city center.

Transfer Vehicle

Using a transfer vehicle to reach the airport might be safer than other options. Transfer vehicles are safer and financially more economical for those passengers who do not how to go to the airport. Among the hotels that provide a shuttle service to Henri Coanda Airport in the city are Angelo Airport Hotel, Howard Johnson Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Phoenica Grand Hotel and Golden Tulip Hotels.

Car Rental

Another option to go to Henri Coanda Airport is to rent a car. You can quickly get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. You can rent a car with a driver or drive yourself to the airport in a pleasant way. Among the car rental companies you can choose from in the city are Avis, Autonom, Boca, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Touring.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are operated from Henri Coanda Airport, Bucharest's largest airport. Henri Coanda Airport, an important transportation hub for the city of Bucharest, has more than one terminal building for domestic and international flights. At Henri Coanda Airport, where you can meet your basic needs before and after the flight, there is also a hotel for accommodation needs.

There are pharmacies, post offices, bank ATMs, internet, lost property office, hairdresser, meeting room and car rental offices, as well as stores where you can shop and restaurants at the airport.

Stores where you can shop are Press One, Best Value Express, Art & Craft Express, Romanian Wines, Tobacco and Accessories, Best Value Plazza, Beluga, Best Value Last Minute, Art & Craft Last Minute, Flower Shop, Relay and Billa.

Among the places where you can eat or drink something are Espression, Brioche Doree, Route 96, Gloria Jean's, Espressamente, Refuel, Haagen Dazs, Momenti Peroni, Burger King, La Sarmale, Trattoria Buongiorno, City Cafe and Segafredo.

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.

Weather in Thira

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 11ºC - Max 12ºC
TuesdayMin 12ºC - Max 14ºC
WednesdayMin 13ºC - Max 15ºC
ThursdayMin 13ºC - Max 15ºC
FridayMin 14ºC - Max 16ºC

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