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Samos
International Airport

Aristarchos of Samos

IATA: SMI
ICAO: LGSM
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Samos Airport

Aristarchos of Samos

Samos International Airport (SMI) is the main airport serving the island of Samos, Greece. It is located 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) east of the city of Samos. The airport has one terminal and can handle up to 1 million passengers per year.

Location

Samos International Airport is located 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) east of the city of Samos.

Rank and quality

Samos International Airport is not ranked by Skytrax, but it has received positive reviews from passengers for its cleanliness, efficiency, and friendly staff.

Statistics and average of passengers

In 2022, Samos International Airport handled over 300,000 passengers. The average number of passengers per day is approximately 800.

Distance from the center of the city of Samos

Samos International Airport is located 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) east of the city of Samos.

Facilities

Samos International Airport has a wide range of facilities for passengers, including:

  • Duty-free shops

  • Restaurants and cafes

  • Bars and lounges

  • Currency exchange bureaus

  • ATMs

  • Business centers

  • Medical facilities

  • Play areas for children

  • Free Wi-Fi

Civil aviation systems

Samos International Airport is equipped with the latest civil aviation systems, including:

  • Air traffic control systems

  • Landing systems

  • Navigation systems

  • Security systems

Sizes and group types of aircraft can handle

Samos International Airport can handle all types of aircraft, including:

  • Narrow-body aircraft

  • Regional aircraft

  • Cargo aircraft

History

Samos International Airport was opened in 1973. It was originally built to serve the tourist industry on the island of Samos. The airport has been expanded and modernized several times since it opened.

Aircraft fees

Samos International Airport charges a variety of fees to aircraft operators, including:

  • Landing fees

  • Takeoff fees

  • Parking fees

  • Passenger fees

Provided services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft

Samos International Airport provides a variety of services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft, including:

  • Passenger handling services

  • Baggage handling services

  • Cargo handling services

  • Aircraft maintenance services

  • Catering services

  • Ground transportation services

Owner and Operator

Samos Airport is owned by the Greek state and is operated by Fraport Greece, a subsidiary of Fraport AG. Fraport Greece is responsible for managing, working, and developing 14 regional airports in Greece, including Samos Airport.

Ways to Get to the Airport from the Center of Samos and the cost

There are a number of ways to get to Samos International Airport from the center of Samos, including:

  • By taxi: The cost of a taxi from the center of Samos to the airport is approximately €10-15.

  • By bus: The bus runs from the center of Samos to the airport every 30 minutes. The cost of a ticket is €2-3.

The Fixed Base Operator (FBO)

Samos International Airport does not have a fixed base operator (FBO).

Statistics

In 2022, Samos International Airport handled over 300,000 passengers. The busiest passenger routes by country were:

  • Greece

  • Germany

  • United Kingdom

  • Sweden

  • Norway

The airline market share at Samos International Airport is as follows:

  • Aegean Airlines: 40%

  • Ryanair: 20%

  • EasyJet: 10%

  • Lufthansa: 5%

  • British Airways: 5%

The airline alliance market share at Samos International Airport is as follows:

  • Star Alliance: 40%

  • Oneworld: 20%

  • SkyTeam: 20%

POSTAL ADDRESS:

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AIRPORT OF SAMOS
«Aristarchos of Samos»
Pythagorio 831 03, Greece

Telephone Center:

-

AFTN:

LGSMAZTZ

FBO:

NO

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