Popular Airport | Santorini Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 163 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Chania City Center
Chania Intl. - Daskalogiannis Airport
The journey from Chania city centre to the airport takes around 30 minutes, but this can be reduced to 20 minutes depending on your choice of transport. Taking one of the hourly buses that leave from the city centre is the most economic way to go to the airport. If you prioritise comfort over economy then you can take a taxi. This takes around 20 to 30 minutes, which means that it may turn out to be a more expensive option that doesn’t really save you any time. If you want to reach Chania Airport with a rented vehicle then there are some international car rental companies in the city centre.
Bus
The daily bus service from Chania city centre starts with the first bus at 05:45 and continues with buses departing at 08:30, 09:30, 13:00, 16:30, 17:00 and 20:30. You can reach Chania Airport in around 30 minutes by taking these buses from the designated stop that you can find in the city centre. You can buy your ticket once you get on the bus, and will be in should find yourself in front of the terminal at the end of a comfortable journey. You could walk to the bus stop in the centre is this is possible, or alternatively, take a taxi if it’s too far to walk. This will almost halve the cost of using a taxi to go all the way to the airport.
Taxi
The journey from the city centre to Chania Airport usually takes between 20 to 30 minutes with a taxi. It’s probably the quickest form of transport you can take to the airport depending on the traffic. The price can vary depending on criteria such as what time you take it and how far away you are from the airport. It’s a lot more comfortable to take a taxi directly to the airport, so you might choose this option even though it’s more expensive when compared with taking the bus.
Car Rental
There are some rental car companies such as Europcar, Kappa, and Hertz, which provide convenient options for those wishing to use a hired car to make the journey. You can call Hertz on +30 28210 63 385, or Europcar on +30 28210 63 553, to reserve your car. It’s also possible to reserve a car and make the payment online. Don’t forget to bring the necessary travel and licence documents with you when you pick up your car from the offices in the city centre.
Airport Information
Chania Airport has a post office and vehicles to help disabled passengers around the airport alongside standard airport features such as waiting areas, help desks, and luggage check-in. There are restaurants and cafes for any passengers who are hungry or thirsty. There are also small shops where you can buy newspapers and magazines, a VIP waiting lounge, and a bank.
If you want to park your car at Chania airport then you can use either the long or short stay car park. Passengers travelling with babies and small children can take advantage of the family rooms. Those wanting to buy souvenirs can look through the items offered at the airport.
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.
