To get from Santorini Airport to Perissa, take a taxi or travel by public bus with a change in Fira. Santorini International Airport (JTR) is on Santorini, Greece, and bus service connects the airport with Fira; KTEL Thiras serves both the airport and Perissa.
- By bus, the published route requires changing in Fira.
- The airport-to-Fira bus ride takes approximately 15 minutes.
- The airport taxi stand is in front of the departures building.
- From Villa Voula, the airport is about 26 minutes away by car.
Where Santorini Airport Is in Relation to Perissa
Santorini Airport and Perissa are connected by road, with Fira serving as the bus interchange for the published public-transport route. If you are planning to travel by bus, allow for a change in Fira rather than expecting a direct airport-to-Perissa service.
The airport-to-Fira bus journey takes approximately 15 minutes. The bus route from Fira to Perissa is separate, and the total trip time depends on the connection between the two services.
How do you get from Santorini Airport to Perissa by taxi?
To take a taxi, go to the stand in front of the departures building. Metered taxi service operates outside the terminal 24/7, so you can use the official stand rather than relying on a prearranged pickup.
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority gives +30 22860 22555 as the Santorini Airport taxi phone number. Airport-to-Fira taxi fare is approximately €8–€10; confirm the current fare before relying on it for your journey to Perissa.
For a private transfer, confirm the provider, fare and booking details directly with the company before you travel.
How do you take the bus from Santorini Airport to Perissa?
To travel by bus, take the Airport–Fira service, then change in Fira for the separate Fira–Perissa service. KTEL Thiras includes both destinations on its public-bus network, and the route structure shows the transfer point.
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority gives €1.20 as the airport-to-Fira fare; confirm current fares and service details with KTEL. This figure covers the airport-to-Fira leg only, so check the operator’s current information for the onward Perissa bus and the complete fare.
For bus questions, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority gives KTEL Thiras’ phone numbers as +30 22860 25404 and +30 22860 25812. Use the approximately 15-minute airport-to-Fira journey time as one part of your planning, while leaving room for the transfer and the second ride.
What should you check before travelling?
Bus schedules and fares can change, so check the official site before you go. For the bus service, use KTEL’s current timetable and confirm the Airport–Fira and Fira–Perissa departures together, since you will need to change in Fira.
If you are taking a taxi, confirm the fare for the full trip to Perissa before setting off. The published €8–€10 estimate is for the airport-to-Fira journey and should not be treated as a Perissa fare.
Getting from Perissa Centre to Your Stay
Once you reach Perissa, the centre is about a five-minute walk from Villa Voula. The airport is about a 26-minute drive from the guesthouse.
For a sense of how the centre and local routes fit together, the Perissa neighbourhood guide to the beach and centre covers the area around your arrival point.
Ancient Thera is about a 25-minute walk or a two-minute drive from Villa Voula.
The guide to visiting the ruins above Perissa covers the site.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Santorini Airport to Perissa?
The published KTEL route uses an Airport–Fira bus and a separate Fira–Perissa bus, so plan to change in Fira.
Where do you find a taxi at Santorini Airport?
The taxi stand is in front of the departures building. Metered service outside the terminal operates 24/7.
How long is the bus ride from the airport to Fira?
The airport-to-Fira bus takes approximately 15 minutes. That is only the first part of the trip to Perissa.
Does the airport taxi fare estimate cover Perissa?
No. The approximate €8–€10 fare refers to the airport-to-Fira trip. Confirm the fare for Perissa directly before travelling.