Transportation from Santorini City Center to Santorini Airport
Taxi is the most common option to get to Santorini International Airport from Fira, which is considered the center of the island of Santorini. As you can call a taxi to your hotel, it is also possible to find a taxi from the main taxi stand, which you will see when you go up the stairs behind the Fira main bus stop and go to the other side of the car park. These taxis work with a taximeter, but it is still useful to talk about the fare up front.
An alternative to this is to order a taxi from the phone application called Aegean Taxi. In this way, it is possible to reach the airport by knowing the fare in advance. By the way, since most hotels in Santorini are located on the top of the island, it may not be possible to go to the door by taxi, it should be noted that taxis can pick you up from the nearest point to the hotel.
You can reach Santorini Airport economically from the city center by the airport bus. From the main bus stop of Fira, you can take the buses to the airport. These vehicles depart every half hour from 06.25 in the morning to midnight and accept cash payments.
Transportation from Kos Airport to City Center
Kos Airport is the main airport of the Greek island of Kos, located just off Bodrum. Kos Island is also known as Kos in Turkey. The transportation network between the airport and the city center is quite good for an island, as the island's economy is largely based on tourism.
There are buses of KTEL company departing from the airport to many parts of the island. The most used of these routes is the route to Mastichari Port and Kos city center. The bus departing from the airport first stops at Mastichari Port and continues to Kos city center from there. Between Mondays and Saturdays, the flights start at 07.55 in the morning and end at 19.50 in the evening and there are 8 flights in total. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 08.25, 11.20 and 16.00.
Buses departing from the airport to Kefalos, on the other hand, depart approximately every 3 hours between 10.35 in the morning and 21.35 in the evening between Mondays and Saturdays, and there are 5 flights in total. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 10.35, 13.35 and 17.35.
Finally, there are buses going in the direction of Kardamena. These buses run between 08.55 in the morning and 21.35 in the evening, between Monday and Saturday, approximately every three hours, seven times in total. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 10.35, 13.35 and 17.35.
These hours may change according to the season, so it's a good idea to check the official website.
The bus stop is only 50 meters away after exiting the terminal building. You can pay the necessary fee for the journey to the driver and only in cash.
Another option is to take a taxi. You can see the taxi rank as soon as you exit the arrivals floor. It is possible to find a taxi at the airport 24/7 in summer and winter. In other words, it is possible to find a taxi at the airport even if your flight is delayed or if you arrive at the island late at night.
Only during the high season, between June and September, you may find it difficult to find a taxi as tourists pile up on the island and you may have to wait in line for a very long time. To avoid this, you can book your taxi before you arrive. The distance between the airport and the city center is approximately 24 km and the journey takes an average of 30 minutes.
You can also consider hiring a car, as there are so many places to see in Kos. The price you will pay for a taxi for your transfer from the airport to the city center is roughly equal to the one-day rental price of a rental car in the middle segment. By renting a car from the airport, you will both avoid your airport transfer and have the chance to see the beauties of Kos with your own rhythm.