Car hire Santorini Airport

Only short distances by air from Greece's major metropolises, the island of Santorini operates a small but seasonally busy airport to cope with the influx of travelers, now over 350,000 a year. With cheap car hire at Santorini Airport (JTR) the island's brilliant natural landscapes and carefree ambiance is within minutes upon arrival.

Operating since 1972, the terminal has been continually upgraded due to the increase in passenger numbers of the years. Nevertheless, it is still relatively diminutive, as only six aircraft can be on the tarmac at any one time. However, both commercial and military aircraft use the Santorini Airport (JTR), and it is judged to be the largest airport of the South Aegean Sea.

From the Greek mainland, passengers can fly either Olympic or Aegean Airways, which service daily flights to Santorini. The main cities connecting to Santorini are Athens, which takes about 45 minutes, Thessaloniki taking about 90 minutes, and Heraklion which is a short 30 minute flight. International chartered flights from neighbouring countries also fly into Santorini Airport (JTR) in the summer.

The terminal provides customers with a number of things to do while they wait. Tax-free shopping, jewellers, a cafeteria and a viewing deck are available to help passengers pass the time. Other services at the Santorini Airport (JTR) are ATM cash points, car rental companies, information desks and display screens, travel agencies, and airline offices.

Getting around Santorini Island can be most efficiently done using car hire at Santorini Airport (JTR). Nevertheless, taxis and shuttle buses are also a viable option, as the island is only 17kms from north to south, making travel time an insignificant factor for this destination. However, competition for taxis during peak season can be quite high, resulting in excessive wait times on occasions.