Car hire Santorini Airport

Travellers seeking unrivaled beaches, inspiring natural attractions and phenomenal resort accommodation will be charmed by the beauty Santorini has to offer. A mere 45 minute flight from Athens will see visitors at the gates of Santorini Airport (JTR), a small yet efficient airport on the eastern central district of the island. Cheap car hire at Santorini Airport (JTR) is the most popular way to travel to and from the airport.

Situated eight kilometres from Fira, Santorini Airport (JTR) is the largest port in the South Aegean Sea, although it can only accommodate six aircraft at once. Built in 1972, the terminal radiates traditional Cycladic architecture and has been continuously upgraded to cope with the increase in passengers.

Visitors wanting to fly into Santorini can take an Olympic Air or Aegean Airways flight from Athens, Heraklion, and Thessaloniki. Throughout the summer season, chartered flights from international destinations also bring in about 200 000 passengers. From Santorini Airport (JTR), travelers can easily access other islands of the Cyclades by air or sea.

Information desks, budget car rental, flight display screens, airline offices, and friendly staff are on hand for passenger's convenience. For travellers feeling peckish, there is a cafeteria providing an assortment of food and drink. To pass the time before departure, patrons can also visit shops or relax on the outdoor viewing deck on the second floor of the terminal.

Cheap car hire at Santorini Airport (JTR) is readily available directly from the terminal, and is unquestionably the most expedient and stress-free mode of transport around the island. Buses into Fira and taxi cabs are located just outside the entrance to the terminal, but can be quite expensive and wait times during peak seasons can be long.