Everything you need to know about arriving at Santorini Airport (JTR) — from where to collect your rental car to how long the drive takes to the most popular destinations.
Santorini Airport (JTR): Complete Arrivals Guide
Airport Overview
Santorini (Thira) National Airport (IATA: JTR) is a small, single-terminal airport on the east coast of the island. It handles millions of passengers each summer season and is one of the busiest island airports in Greece.
Official name: Santorini (Thira) National Airport
IATA code: JTR
Distance to Fira: 6 km (~10 minutes by car)
Distance to Oia: 18 km (~25 minutes by car)
Airlines served: Ryanair, EasyJet, Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Volotea, Jet2, TUI, Wizz Air (seasonal)
Collecting Your Rental Car
If you booked with Santorini Luxury Rent a Car, your vehicle will be ready at the airport on arrival. We deliver directly to the terminal — you will not need to take a shuttle to an off-site lot.
What to do:
1. Clear arrivals and collect luggage
2. Exit the terminal (there is only one exit)
3. Look for your vehicle or our driver with a sign bearing your name
4. Sign the rental agreement and inspect the vehicle
5. Drive away — you're on holiday
Drive Times from the Airport
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fira (capital) | 6 km | 10 min |
| Kamari Beach | 4 km | 7 min |
| Perissa Beach | 10 km | 14 min |
| Oia | 18 km | 25 min |
| Akrotiri / Red Beach | 15 km | 25 min |
| Athinios Port | 12 km | 22 min |
Practical Tips
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