Samos Airport Terminal is accessible by KTEL Samos bus lines. To explore the island, rent a car directly at the airport.
Car rental
Renting a car is a less expensive option if you want to discover Samos and don't like spending time in one place. Many of the beaches or smaller resorts are not accessible by bus at all or only 1-2 times a day.
Expect prices in the summer season from 380 eur, and in the low season from 250 eur. In the low season, car rental prices on Samos drop to less than half. Where is the best place to book a car? Use a comparison engine to find offers from all car rental companies and you can make your reservation right there.
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Bus
There is a bus stop in front of the terminal of the local carrier KTEL Samos. The bus routes are not marked with a number, just the destination on the sign behind the glass.
The line to the airport runs on the route Samos - Pythagorio - Airport.
The bus runs 7-8 times a day on weekdays, 3-4 times a day on Saturdays and no buses on Sundays. Detailed timetables are only available on the carrier' s Facebook profile ΚΤΕΛ Σάμου.
Tickets can be purchased from the driver for 3 eur.
Taxi
Mobile apps like Bolt or Uber don't work on Samos, but there are always plenty of taxis waiting outside the terminal, even in low season.
Fares are calculated according to the meter and fraud by taxi drivers is very rare on Samos. Approximate taxi fares are as follows:
- Samos Town - 27 eur
- Karlovasi - 48 eur
- Pythagoreion - 10 eur
- Kampos Marathokampou - 50 eur