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Situated only 7 kilometers from Palanga city center, Palanga International Airport is also known for its proximity to the Baltic Sea. It is possible to reach Palanga International Airport in 10-15 minutes by choosing one of the popular buses, taxis or car rental alternatives.

Bus

City buses, which are the main means of city transportation, are an economical and practical way of transportation that you can choose to travel between the city center and the airport. You can reach the Palanga International Airport in a maximum of 10 minutes if you catch bus number 100 at bus stops located at the most central points of the city. Tickets to be purchased from the ticket offices in the city or from the drivers when you arrive at the bus stop are only 0.70 Euros with the current price of 2017. If you go to Klaipedos Autobusu Stotis and Palangos Autobus Stotis, two of the three main stops of bus number 100, you can arrive directly at Palanga Airport. In order to get to the airport, the passengers getting on from Klaipedos must buy tickets for 2 Euros.

Taxi

The fastest and most practical way to get to Palanga International Airport from the city center is, of course, to use the taxi. The only thing that you need to pay attention in taxi transportation is that the drivers do not use a taximeter. You can reach the airport in 15 minutes by taxi from any point of the city. While the taxis that are affiliated with the airport would ask for a fixed fare, in private taxis these fares can vary slightly with bargains.

Car Rental

Only thing you will need to rent a car from one of the domestic and foreign car rental companies that you will encounter many times in the city is an internationally recognized driver’s license. In order to get to the airport with a car that you will rent from the city center, you should choose one the companies that have an office at the Palanga International Airport: Avis (+37046490007), Trusticar (+37046311466), Hertz (+37046310737), Sixt (+37052395636), Autocom Europcar (+37046058020) and Auto Banga (+37065212777).

Airport Information

Palanga Airport, 7 kilometers from Palanga city center, is an international airport, so there are many services that passengers can benefit from. You can eat and drink at the café or restaurants, and shop at duty free shops, grocery stores or souvenir shops while you are waiting for your flight at the airport. Other facilities offered to travelers at the airport include an exchange office, ATM machines, free internet access, VIP lounges, recreational halls, cafes, restaurants, tourist information offices, tourist agencies and car rental companies.

Santorini is one of the most popular island of Greece with its volcanic structure, extraordinary architecture, magnificent beaches and panoramic sea view. It is one of the places taking the attention of tourists. It is possible to reach Santorini by sea. However, those who are looking for a more practical transportation alternative can benefit from the planes flying to Santorini Airport, which is located on the island.

There are 14 villages on Santorini island. Fira is known as the settlement that forms the central region of the city. In addition, Imerovigli and Oia (or Ia) are also among the popular villages visited by tourists. Although the buses form the backbone of the public transportation in the city, there are not frequent services.

It does not take long to travel around Santorini, which is a small island. For this reason, you can also visit certain regions by walking or renting a bicycle. Apart from these, you can get on a taxi or rent a car to travel around the island.

There are also boats that provide transportation services between certain villages although they do not offer transportation service to the city center from the airport. It is possible to use the cable car line to reach the higher parts of the island.

For the transportation to the city center from the airport, only buses offer service as the means of public transportation vehicles. Some hotels and companies can organize private services for their customers. Apart from public transportation, you can use a taxi or rent a car to reach your destination more quickly.

Bus

The buses departing from the airport carry passengers to Fira. The general bus station is located near the city square in Fira. Passengers arriving at Fira can transfer to other buses from this station according to their destinations. The ticket prices of the buses may vary according to the destination in the city. These buses operate every thirty minutes or one hour. Sometimes, however, there may be delays and some passengers may experience problems with bus drivers. In general, it is not possible to travel between border regions by using only one vehicle.

Buses operate between short distances; so, you need to transfer in order to reach your destination. In Santorini, there are seven bus routes frequented used by tourists. For the passengers who consider travelling at night, there are buses that operate between major villages when the season is busy.

However, you need to remember that the buses don’t operate after midnight on weekdays. It is possible to run into express bus routes travelling to Perissa and Perivolos regions during busy seasons.

Private Service

Passengers who do not want to experience the crowd of buses or other problems such the low-quality services offered in the buses can benefit from private shuttle services organized by many hotels or companies in order to reach the city in a comfortable way. Some of these services can provide transportation to the city center from the airport.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from various car rental companies that you can find at the airport, or you can reserve your car in advance by making an online reservation. There are a variety of vehicle options you can rent in Santorini. Apart from standard cars, renting an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) is among the options commonly preferred by travelers.

You can travel around Santorini, which is a small island, by renting an ATV. In addition, they are affordable and comfortable when compared to a standard car.

There are also offices in the city where you can rent a bicycle in certain regions. Santorini is a small island that can be travelled with a bicycle. However, because many roads are closed for bicycles, bicycle is not a commonly used option in the city.

Taxi

When you arrive at the airport, you will see many taxis waiting for their customers. In some cases, using a taxi is more affordable when compared to the private services of the hotels. We recommend that you agree with the driver about the fare beforehand.