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Gateway to the Aegean island of Samos, Greece.
Opened
1959
Location
Samos Island, Greece
Samos Airport, officially known as Samos International Airport "Aristarchos of Samos," serves the island of Samos in the eastern Aegean Sea, located close to the Turkish coast. Named after the ancient Greek astronomer Aristarchus, who was born on the island, the airport handles both domestic and international traffic, with significant seasonal charter operations during the summer tourist season.
The airport is situated approximately 3 kilometers from Pythagorion, a UNESCO World Heritage village on the southern coast of Samos. It serves as an important link for the island's tourism-driven economy, connecting Samos to Athens and several European destinations. Passenger traffic peaks heavily in the summer months of June through September.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and rental cars are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Pythagorion, Vathy (the capital), and other parts of the island.
Airlines here
Sky Express and Aegean Airlines operate domestic routes to Athens, while various European charter carriers serve the airport seasonally.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Aristarchus of Samos, the ancient Greek astronomer who first proposed a heliocentric model of the solar system.
- ›Located approximately 3 km from Pythagorion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›The airport is only a few kilometers from the Turkish coastline, making it one of Greece's easternmost airports.
- ›Traffic is highly seasonal, with the majority of passengers traveling between May and October.
- ›The IATA code SMI reflects the island's ancient name, Samos.
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