Popular Airport | Santorini Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2767 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Doha City Center
Hamad Intl. Airport
There are different means of transportation that passengers can use to reach the Doha Airport from the city center. Passengers can opt for buses as public transportation vehicles or renting a car. Taxis are also another option for those wanting a more comfortable travel.
Taxi
You can get to the Doha Airport quickly by taxi that you can get on from Doha city center and anywhere in Qatar. Going to the airport, which is only 4 kilometers of the city center, by using taxis is a very good option in terms of being the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.
Bus
You can easily get to the Doha Airport by buses, which are one of the city's public transportation vehicles, in a more economically way. Buses that you can get on from all the bus stops and stations of the city can easily get you to the airport. However, we recommend you take the road at least two hours before the departure time of your flight.
Car Rental
Car rental is another option you can choose to get to the Doha Airport. You can pleasantly travel to the Doha Airport with a car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located in the city center. You can choose a car with the model and brand you want. You can also rent a car with a driver.
Airport Information
Located 4 km away from the center of Doha, the capital city of Qatar, Doha Airport is one of the important airports in the country offering domestic and international flights. The highly developed airport offers many services for passengers. From private smoking rooms to bank ATMs, from worship rooms to meeting and waiting rooms, from child care rooms to playgrounds, there are many important services.
In addition to these, at the airport there is a hotel desk that will support you to reach the nearby hotels and a pharmacy where you can buy medicines. There are also health specialists offering 24/7 health service. There are also computer rooms and telephone booths at the airport where free wireless internet is accessible from any point.
With a fitness center, massage parlor, reading rooms and exhibition areas, Doha Airport offers its passengers an extremely peaceful environment. There are many stores, restaurants and cafes that passengers can spend time while waiting their flights.
Among these stores there are well known brands such as 24 Seven, Al Motahajiba, Armani Junior, Au, Bally, Bazaar, Bein Sports, Blush, Boulevard, Burberry, Bvlgari, Cedar Room, Chanel, Chocology, Chopard, Coach, Esquire, Eye-Q, Giorgio Armani, GMT Watches, Harrods, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Imc Pharmacy, Infinity, Inplay, Junction, Marmalade Market, Michael Kors and Mont Blanc.
Argo Tea, Azka, Burger King, Camden Food, Caviar House, Eat Street, Farggi, In-Q Cafe, Jamocha Cafe, Le Grand Comptoir, Marche, Negroni, Qataf Cafe, Red, Red Mango, Soho Coffee, Soprafino and Tum Cha are among the restaurants at the airport.
Transportation to Thira City Center from Airport
Santorini Airport
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.
