How much is a cab from Santorini airport to Fira?

Taking a taxi from Santorini airport to Fira is the easiest and quickest transfer option. Taxis are available 24/7, and only take 25 minutes to reach Fira. There is no flat rate fee for taxis at Santorini airport, they are charged by a taximeter based on distance. The approximate fee to Fira will be 30€.



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Santorini has a special Airport Express Bus, which runs a direct route to Santorini's main town of Fira. With no other stops, the ride takes only 10 minutes, and will only cost you €1.80. You'll find the bus stop just outside of the arrivals area of the airport, and you can easily buy tickets on the bus (cash only).

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Santorini Airport to Fira By Bus Your first and cheapest option is to take the public bus. Buses are large, coach-style, and all air-conditioned, so you can expect a comfortable journey. The airport has one arrivals terminal, so you go outside and see the KTEL bus stop, which takes you into Fira.

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Taxis are easily accessible, with a designated taxi stand just outside the arrivals area at the airport. There's also a ATM nearby if you need to get local currency. To get a taxi, just wait in line in the designated area, and you can get a ride with the next available taxi.

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Whether you go from the Santorini airport to Oia or Thera and vice versa, get where you're going with the Uber app you already know. Request a ride to and from JTR at the tap of a button.

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Theoretically, taxis in Santorini accept payments in cash but also via bank cards (debit or credit cards). Nevertheless, since taxis aren't obliged, for the moment, to have an electronic POS, the great bulk of the island's taxis don't allow card payments. Therefore, you should always carry some cash with you.

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The taxi drivers set the price cause they know they are the only ones allowed to work there. There is literally not enough taxis for all the visitors and they keep it that way. That's the going rate, and it's set by supply and demand.

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Taxis on the island do not operate using taximeters, Santorini taxi fares are fixed depending on your destination. To avoid being overcharged, we fully recommend discussing a set price with your driver before you set off. Once in Santorini, you shouldn't pay more than around €45 for any journey you need to take.

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Payments can be made mainly in cash. The bulk of taxi drivers have POS machines and accept bank cards. However, this is not a rule. Thus, you should have euros with you (preferably small bills), as cab drivers usually don't give change from big banknotes.

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The driving distance between Santorini Airport and Fira town (Thira or Thera) is approximately 5.1 km / 3.2 miles.

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The best way to take in Santorini is to walk, and there is no better route than the one from Fira to Oia. This hike is 6 miles one-way and passes through four towns, including Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia.

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Fira, sometimes spelt 'Thira,' is the capital of the Greek island of Santorini. If you've seen photos of Santorini in the past, with its whitewashed rectangular buildings overlooking the contrasting, rich blue hues of the Mediterranean – well, then, this is where you can find that same enchanting scenery.

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Taxis in Santorini are hard to get – there just aren't that many (only 37) for such a popular island. There is a taxi stand directly across from the arrivals hall of the Santorini airport, but depending on the time of day, there aren't always taxis. Be prepared to queue and wait.

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Taxi drivers will expect you to round up the bill or add about 10 per cent to the fare, while bar staff and luggage porters will appreciate some coins to say thanks – a euro is plenty. Your local leader may discuss the idea of running a group tipping kitty on the first day of your trip.

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Travel by Bus While it won't take you to all places on the island, it is the cheapest way to go around with prices ranging between 1.8 to 2.5 euros. The bus stations are pre-defined and fixed – you can't stop wherever you like. Sometimes, they may arrive packed with people so you'll have to wait for the next one.

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Oia Village is the most popular town on Santorini — with iconic blue and white churches and the best sunset perches on the island — is the most expensive (and crowded).

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The quickest way to get from Fira to Oia (Station) is to taxi which costs €35 - €50 and takes 12 min.

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Do I Need Cash ? ATMs are everywhere in Santorini but your VISA/MASTERCARD will also be accepted everywhere. However, cash is always king in Greece even in the post-Covid era! There is no shortage of ATM cash machines where your VISA and Mastercard can be accepted to withdraw money.

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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus.

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