About Santorini

Athens to Santorini – There are various ways to travel from Athens to Santorini. Flight from Athens Airport to Santorini Thira International Airport or 7.5 hours Ferry from Piraeus to Santorini.

How to get there: By plane – Visit Athens International Airport for updates of Carriers to Santorini.

Ryan Air may not be an international carrier. Like Turkish Airlines, I found it hard to fault their punctuality and hospitality. A very brief flight but the stewards and stewardesses scored ace in hospitality.

Santorini is a “once in a lifetime experience” vacation. The people are friendly and work very hard for their tourist dollars. Before planning, there are things to know about Santorini:

• It is best to have a combination of travelers checks and euros.
• Get your bearings about Santorini island – Oia and Fira being most popular.
• Downtown Fira tends to be the busiest spots and wiser not travel by taxi in the evenings. You will be stuck in jams.
• Good walking shoes and comfortable clothing is essential. Not easy for kids.
• Taking along bottled water is essential – stock up on drinking water.
• From 2pm to 6pm everything shuts down for a customary siesta.
• Everything opens around 8am and closes for siesta then life resumes until late in the evening.
• Dinner usually starts at 10pm.
• Best to use the restrooms in the tavernas and cafes. You must purchase toilet paper for public restrooms and the facilities are medieval.
• Bus timetable click here