Transportation from City Center to Kos Airport
Kos Airport is the main airport of Kos Island, located just off Bodrum and Datça. Kos Island is known to us as Kos. Since the economy of the island is mainly based on tourism, the transportation network on the island is quite good for a small island.
The buses in Kos are operated by the Ktel company. There are buses departing from many parts of the island towards the airport. The most used route is the route that departs from Kos city center and first stops at Mastichari Port and then goes to the airport.
The distance between Kos and Mastichari takes about 25 minutes, while the airport from Mastichari takes about 10 minutes by car. Between Mondays and Saturdays, the flights start at 08.20 in the morning and end at 23.00 in the evening and there are 8 flights in total. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 10:00, 13:00 and 17:00.
Buses departing from Kefalos to the airport have a total of 5 flights between 07.30 in the morning and 18.00 in the evening between Mondays and Saturdays. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 08:00, 11:00 and 15:30.
Finally, there are buses coming from the direction of Kardamena. These buses run six times in total between 07.50 in the morning and 19.45 in the evening between Mondays and Saturdays. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 08.20, 11.15 and 15.50.
These hours may change according to the season, so it is useful to check the official website of the company.
Another option is to take a taxi. You can take taxis from anywhere you want. The reception of your hotel will also assist you in calling a taxi.
Transportation from Santorini International Airport to City Center
Santorini Airport or Thira Airport is located in Santorini, the world famous tourism paradise of Greece, 6 km from the city center of Fira, north of Kamari Village.
There are bus and taxi options to go from Santorini Airport to the city center. You can also arrange a private airport transfer from your hotel.
Among these methods, the airport bus is the most economical option. You can find the bus stop at Santorini International Airport just outside the arrivals terminal. The ticket can be obtained from the driver with cash payment. A bus departs from the airport to the city center of Fira every hour from 06.15 in the morning to 23.00 at night. The journey takes only 10 minutes as there are no stops in between.
It is also possible to go to the city center from Santorini Airport by taxi. When you leave the terminal, you can see the waiting taxis, but it is useful to agree on the price you will pay for your destination. As taxis fill up quickly, you can also use the Aegean Taxi application as an alternative to a taxi. Since there is free wifi at Santorini Airport, you can easily download the application and choose your destination and call a taxi.
If you want to arrange and guarantee your airport transfer before your arrival, you can purchase a private transfer from major tourism agencies. Thus, when you leave the terminal, you will be greeted with a banner bearing your name, and you can easily proceed to your hotel.
Also, many hotels in Santorini offer airport transfers, but this service usually costs more than a taxi. Despite this, tourists coming to the island can prefer Santorini Airport transfer service for convenience.