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Buses and taxis are the most preferred means of transportation from the city centre to the airport. For a luxurious and comfortable journey through Norwich’s beautiful streets to the airport, travellers can rent a vehicle.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest mode of transportation from the airport to the city centre, with the journey lasting nearly 15 minutes. As buses from the airport are not available after midnight, taxis become the only viable alternative for travellers. You could book a taxi to greet you at the airport at your predetermined arrival time.

Bus

Both public and privately-owned buses provide airport transfer services that can reach the airport in approximately 30 minutes. While private bus route 501 departs from the city centre to the airport every 15 minutes, public bus routes 42, 43, 44, X44, and 45 pick up passengers from bus stations every 20 minutes. 

Car Rental

The car rental option is among the least preferred modes of transportation to the airport because of the cost and risk associated to it. Travellers that want to hire a vehicle with a driver can find chauffeur car hire services by searching online.

Airport Information

Norwich International Airport is a single storey airport that is located 6 kilometres from the city centre. There are two main meeting points in the terminal. There are several restaurants and cafes serving hot and cold food, as well as snacks. You can find tasty food and drink options at the airport’s Cafe Oasis, Costa Coffee and The Yard of Ale.

Computer and Wi-Fi services are available in the airport’s resting rooms and waiting areas. Free wireless internet is available throughout the airport. Bureau de change (currency exchange) offices are open until 17.00 for transaction needs. WH Smith, Eclipse Duty Free and Skylines are some of the airport stores you can purchase goods.  

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.