Samos Airport is an international airport whose name was adopted from Aristarchos of Samos; a man who is a renowned ancient mathematician as well as astronomer. Samos Airport lies just less than 5 kilometres from Pythagorio town. It is fairly small and only has one runway which serves both the departing and arriving flights. Being an international airport, it is home to a good number of flights and airlines. The most notable airlines include Air Berlin, Australian Airlines, the Danish Air transport, Olympic Air, Sky Express and Jet time. Most of Samos is a remarkable tourist destination. As such, the airport receives a good number of seasonal flights based on the tourism calendar. Examples of seasonal flights and destinations include Vienna by Nikki, Copenhagen by the Danish Air Transport and Vienna by Australian Airlines.
Samos Airport is home to a good number of facilities. To start with, there is a place where travellers and passengers can take their time to enjoy some nicely prepared food. There is a single eating café at the airport that serves passengers various meals and snacks. The airport has also been reported to have a bar where various beverages and refreshments can be prepared. Samos Airport does not free WIFI; passengers are expected to have their own internet access when getting to the airport. For mothers who have carried their babies with them, there is a place where you can take care of your baby. If you cannot keep your luggage overnight, you will not come across any storage lockers at the airport.
The best alternative is to make use of the accommodation facilities that surround Samos Airport. If you have unchanged currency, you will not be disappointed at all. The airport has a currency exchange unit where you can change your currency if need arises. In addition to all this, there is a shop where passengers and travellers can various items including perfumes as well as gifts. There are no airport hotels here; passengers and travellers are expected to book hotels that are located near the premises of the airport.
It is not hard to reach Samos Airport and neither is it hard to leave. If you are on the premises of the airport, you can take advantage of the car hire services that operate from there. Advance hiring is also possible. Alternatively, you can book a taxi to take you to your desired destination.
