How to get from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Fira

Medium confidenceChecked May 2026General guidance

Pre-book a transfer or take the public KTEL bus (~€2.20). Airport taxis run at flat tariffs and are often scarce.

Best options

Best overall
Pre-booked transfer or hotel pickup — saves a queue in peak season.
Cheapest safe
KTEL public bus to Fira (~€2.20).
Best at night
Pre-booked transfer; buses are limited.
With luggage / kids
Transfer or taxi — bus is cramped in peak season.
Taxi fare
Flat tariffs apply but taxi supply is very limited in summer. Fares vary by destination — confirm before you get in.
Ride-hailing
No ride-hailing apps on Santorini — use pre-booked transfers or KTEL bus.
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Public transport
KTEL bus to Fira.

After landing — step by step

  1. 1Pre-book a transfer where possible
  2. 2Otherwise queue for the KTEL bus or official taxi

Scam warnings

Inflated 'private transfer' quotes after a missed shuttle

Avoid this

  • Random curbside drivers without a name sign
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