Karterados taxi and transfers
A private taxi from Karterados costs from €30 to the airport and €25 to Fira, for the whole car, VAT included. The village lines the road just outside Fira, close enough that most airport transfers already pass within sight of it.
- From €30 to the airport, about 5 min
- From €35 to Athinios Port, about 10 min
- From €25 to Fira, about 5 min
Updated 12 September 2026 by the Santorini Taxi team.
Getting around Karterados by car
Karterados sits just outside Fira on the road to the airport, a mix of studios and small hotels that costs less than a room in the caldera towns. Nearly every address here sits on a street a car can use, so pickups are as simple as anywhere on the island. The hotel or house name is all the driver needs.
Where the driver meets you in Karterados

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Karterados sits on the road between Fira and the airport, most of its hotels and studios reached directly from the street.
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Tell us the hotel or house name at booking. The first 15 minutes of waiting cost nothing, whatever the pickup point.
Prices from Karterados
Fixed price for the whole car, saloon up to 4 passengers, VAT included, the same day and night. Vans and minibuses are priced on the booking page.
Questions about Karterados
How far is Karterados from the airport and Fira?
The airport is 5 km away, about 5 minutes. Fira is closer still, 2 km and about 5 minutes.
Is Karterados close to Fira?
Yes, close enough to walk in normal weather. Many visitors stay here for a lower rate than central Fira and take a short taxi ride in for dinner.