Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights to Thera
Thera Airport is 5 kilometres from the centre of Thera. View on map.
Thera is served by Thera Santorini/Thira Airport, also commonly referred to as Fira, Santorini, Santorini/Thira, or simply Thera Airport. The airport code is JTR.
The Santorini Airport’s central location makes it easy to access all corners of the island. Whether you’re staying in the northernmost or southernmost tip of the island it will take you approximately 25min to drive to your accommodation. It will also take you about 20min to drive to the Santorini New Harbour, where you can catch ferries and tour boats to the nearby islands.
If you need to pick up some Euros when you arrive in Santorini or Thera, you can find OneXchange currency services in the Arrivals Area of the Santorini Airport. Alternatively, you can also find ATMs available from Euronet and Piraeus Bank. It is worth taking a look at all the options at the airport, as some companies offer lower transaction fees than others.
There is limited public transport around Santorini, however, there is a public bus service that can take you to Thera (Fira) from the Santorini Airport. The bus stop can be found to your left as you exit the terminal, between Arrivals and Departures. Tickets are purchased from the driver. There are also taxis that can take you all over the island. The fare to Thera is about € 15–20 (A$ 25–32).
The Ancient Thera city is located south of the Santorini Airport, just beyond the village of Kamari. It takes around 20min to drive from the airport to the entrance and parking site at the top of the mountain. If you do not have a car, public transport runs from Thera to Kamari where you can then enjoy a hike into Ancient Thera.
You can find registration counters for several different rental car companies in the Arrivals Area of the Santorini Airport, just after you pass through the baggage claim and customs. Companies at the airport include Avance, Goldcar, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Avis, and Suntime. If travelling during peak season it is recommended that you book your car in advance of your journey due to high demand.
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Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights to Thera
Mandatory masks
Masks required on board, masks provided on flights to Thera
Social distancing seating
Middle seats unavailable to book on flights to Thera
Pre-flight testing
Testing for antibodies, testing for symptoms for flights to Thera
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