Popular Airport | Santorini Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1992 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Montpellier City Center
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport
It is incredibly easy and fast to go to Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport, which is 7 kilometers away from Montpellier city center. Taking advantage of buses and trams, you can go to the airport by paying a very small amount of money, as well as you can prefer taxi or car rental alternatives which are more comfortable means of transportation.
Tramway and Bus
The best way to get to Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport from Montpellier city center is to take the airport buses. You can reach the Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport in 15 minutes by airport shuttle bus 120, which departs from the "Place de l'Europe" tram stop which is very close to the city center. As of the year 2016, the most up-to-date ticket price to take advantage of this bus is 1.60 Euros. Another option you can prefer is to get on the tram line 1 to Odysseum and then take the shuttle buses from the Place de l'Europe tram stop. If you want to buy a valid ticket for both tramway and buses, you need to pay a fee of 2.60 Euros.
Taxi
There are the city taxis that directly go to the airport from Montpellier city center as well as the airport taxis run by the airport on a fixed price tariff. You can come across these taxis in the central points of the city. Holiday Taxis, which is one of the most preferred taxi companies, also offers affordable alternatives. It is possible to reach the airport by taking a taxi for a fare of 20-30 Euros. If you cannot get one of the airport taxis, you can call a taxi to wherever you are in Montpellier by calling +33430966060.
Rent a car
In order to go to Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport from Montpellier city center or from anywhere in the city by the car you are going to rent, you need to follow the Montpellier Exit (A9 Motorway). Then, you can reach the airport in about 5-7 minutes.
Airport Information
Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport, also known as Fréjorgues, is located in the south of France; the airport is located 7 kilometers south-east of Montpellier city center. Free internet access, tourist information offices, parking spaces that are open 24/7, VIP and lounge rooms, banks, ATM machines, currency exchange, duty free store known as Baltona Shop, other souvenir shopping stores, and eating and drinking places such as Trib's Bar and Villa Plancha Bar are some of the facilities you can benefit from at Montpellier-Médirerranée Airport, which has been in service since 1946.
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.
