Santorini (Thira) International Airport – JTR
Santorini (Thira) International Airport is an international airport located in Kamari, Santorini, Greece. It serves the area of Santorini. Santorini is one of the few islands in the Cyclades that has its own major airport. The airport’s IATA code is JTR and its ICAO code is LGSR. JTR is both a civilian and military airport. It is owned by the local government and civilian operations are handled by the Fraport AG, a German transport company, and by the Copelouzos Group. Santorini International Airport sits at an elevation of 127 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway and it measure 6,972 feet. In 2018, it handled more than 2.2 million passengers and 20,360 aircraft movements.
Best Time to Visit
The airport opened in 1972. Privatization of the Santorini International Airport and other airports in the area was done in 2018.Renovations and modernization are planned for the next few years and this includes remodeling and expanding terminals. Most of the airlines that serve Santorini International Airport offer seasonal scheduled flights. Aegean Airlines operates regular scheduled flights to Athens. Some of the international seasonal airlines serving Santorini International Airport include EasyJet, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and more. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Oia, Perissa, Tholos, and Vourvoulos.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many airport hotels and resorts located near the airport and in the area it serves. Located less than a mile from the airport is the Scorpios Beach Hotel Apartments & Studious, a 4-star hotel just a few steps to the beach. Alternative hotels located close the the airport are the Memories Beach Hotel and Hotel Imperial Med & Spa.
