Megalochori taxi and transfers
A private taxi from Megalochori costs from €30 to the airport and €30 to Fira, for the whole car, VAT included. The driver waits at the village square or the closest point a car can reach, and can also collect you from a winery gate on the same road.
- From €30 to the airport, about 10 min
- From €30 to Athinios Port, about 10 min
- From €30 to Fira, about 10 min
Updated 12 September 2026 by the Santorini Taxi team.
Getting around Megalochori by car
Megalochori is a stone-built village inland from Akrotiri, its square and old mansions quieter than anywhere on the coast, with vineyards and wineries on the roads around it. Cars reach the square and most of the streets leading off it; the oldest lanes, a short stretch near the centre, are narrow enough that the driver parks at the edge and walks the bags in.
The airport is 6 km away, about 10 minutes, on the road that also serves Akrotiri and Red Beach. Fira is closer, 7 km and about 10 minutes. Megalochori shares its price zone with Pyrgos, so day trips that take in both villages and a winery in between are priced from wherever the ride starts, not by each short hop.
Where the driver meets you in Megalochori
- 1
The main square and the roads around it take a car. For a hotel deeper in the old lanes, the driver stops at the nearest point and carries the bags in.
- 2
For a pickup from a winery, name it when you book; most sit on the road just outside the village and the driver waits at the gate.
- 3
Waiting is free for 15 minutes from the agreed time, at the square, the hotel or the winery gate.
Prices from Megalochori
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.
Good to know
- Megalochori sits inland with no beach or port traffic, so evenings here are quieter than Fira or Oia. A dinner booking is a straightforward two-leg trip.
- Winery visits often end later than planned. Book the return as an open time or an hourly driver rather than a fixed pickup minute.
- Megalochori shares its price zone with Pyrgos, so a fare between the two villages is short and the fare to anywhere else matches.
Questions about Megalochori
Can the taxi wait while I visit a winery near Megalochori?
Yes, either as a short wait at the gate for a fixed fee agreed at booking, or as part of an hourly booking with a 3 hour minimum if you plan more than one stop.
How far is Megalochori from the airport and Fira?
The airport is 6 km away, about 10 minutes. Fira is closer, 7 km and about 10 minutes.
Is there a taxi rank in Megalochori?
No. Taxis reach the village when booked or called; there is no rank on the square, so agree the pickup time and place when you book.