| Popular Airport | Heraklion Intl. | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 2783 Km |
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There are different transportation alternatives to go to the airport from Samara. Buses, minibuses and taxis are at the top of these preferences. Those who want to use a private car can benefit from the ease of renting a car.
Because the airport is located far away from the city center and other transportation means is troublesome, taxis stand out in the cold Samara. If there is no extraordinary weather condition, a maximum one hour journey is enough to reach the airport with taxis you will get from the city center.
You can be at the airport between one and one a half hours by taking minibus number 392 from the minibus stops in the city center. However, it is necessary to keep in mind that that the minibuses do not work after 21:00 in the evening.
If you use the bus number 78 that departs from Samara hourly, you have to get off about 200 meters from the terminal building. If you use private buses, you can travel to the terminal building. In addition, private buses are both more comfortable and faster.
For those who want to taste the convenience of using a private car in Samara, it is possible to contact car rental companies that serve in the city center. Considering Samara's air and traffic, it is used less often than other options because of the risk of traveling on the roads.
Kurumoch Airport, which connects the Samara city to the world on the international scene, stands out with its services and wide area settlement. Free internet is available at the airport, which has three multi-story terminal buildings, including waiting rooms and exit halls. The airport has nursing staff and pharmacy in the health center for emergencies, as well as banks and ATMs for travelers who want to exchange currency and make money transactions. In addition to these, at Kurumoch Airport, passengers also have the opportunity to shop at the souvenir shop or the Duty Free store, which is located in international departures area.
Although Heraklion is the largest residential area in Crete, especially the old city district is proper for walking. You can explore the whole city with a comfortable shoe, but you should always consider the weather. On the other hand, it is possible to explore the city by participating in the tours of many tourism agencies. Public transportation in the city is provided by buses. You can get to the whole city by buses, which will take you from the main bus stops A, B, and C.
Of course, there are many ferry and boat services in Heraklion, the biggest port city of Crete island. From there you can travel to many ports such as Santorini, Ios, Mykonos or Rhodes. Daily ferry service to Piraeus Port is also organized. It is possible to reach Athens from this port. You can rent a car in the city. Motorcycles and scooters, as well as cars, are quite common. It provides not only an ideal way of transportation to visit the city in warm weather but also an easy access to the other settlements of Crete Island such as Ayios Nikolaos and Chania. You can reach these cities by following the E75 highway. Traffic in the city can be really busy from time to time. Usually, there is an irregular traffic flow and road works are done. You can see the taxi almost everywhere in the city. However, it is not allowed to stop a taxi on the road, you need to use the taxi stops. You can see the taxi stops in front of the port, the bus station, and the airport. It is possible to use it not only for short trips but also as a private tour vehicle as well.
Taxis do not have a standard price policy, so if you can agree on the fare you can travel the whole city by having breaks at the important places of the city. All signs in Crete Island are written in English, using Latin alphabet as well as Greek alphabet, so you will not have trouble during transportation. The most used transportation vehicle from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport to the city center is taxi. Buses are available for those who prefer to use public transportation. If you rent a car at the airport, you can easily reach the surrounding cities, not just the city center.
You can use the buses to the city center from bus stops at the airport terminal exit. The services are quite frequent, buses depart every 5 minutes. The services are rare only on Sundays. Buses start to pick up passengers early in the morning and continue its services until late in the evening.
You can easily see the taxi stop when you leave the airport arrival terminal. Getting to the city center by taxi is easy and fast. If you wish, you can reserve a taxi for you by contacting the airport taxi station in advance.
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport has 9 different vehicle rental companies that you can rent cars or motorbikes. You can make your vehicle rental operations online before your flight. You must remember that you must have international competence in order to be able to drive in Crete. The airport is located right on the E75 highway.
