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Travel to Samos in Greece

Samos has very good connections with the outside world: direct flights from many countries, domestic flights from, among others, Athens and Rhodes as well as excellent ferry connections with Piraeus (Athens) and many of the neighbouring islands.

The shaky approach to Samos Airport in Pythagorion Greece.

The approach to Samos airport in Pythagorion.

BY TOUR OPERATORS

You can fly to Samos with many tour operators. The airport is located at Potokaki beach, about 4 kilometre from Pythagorion. The approach usually takes place from the mountains and can - if it's very windy - be a bit scary. At least I, who am a little afraid of flying, think so.

The airport in Pythagorion on Samos.

The airport on Samos. Pythagorion on the left. Turkey straight ahead.

BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

The easiest is, of course, to buy a flight seat to Samos with one of the tour tour operators. Another - not as good - option is to fly to Kos, and go by ferry from there. You can also fly to Athens and go on from there by boat or domestic flight. There is no airport bus, but plenty of taxis. Taxi to Pythagorion costs around €10.

The aircraft lands at Potokaki beach in Pythagorion on Samos.

Samos airport is located at Potokaki beach which is about 4 kilometers from Pythagorion.

No planes take off or land at Samos airport in the evening and at night. So you are not disturbed by the sound.

The plan is heard, of course, but there are no take-offs or landings in the evening or at night.

BY DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

Samos has a daily flight connection with Athens. In addition, there are several departures a week to, among others, Crete, Lesvos, Rhodes and Thessaloniki.

The terminal building at the airport in Pythagorion.

The airport in Pythagorion.

The duty-free shop at Samos airport has a good selection.

Duty free at Samos airport.

BY FERRY

Exceptionally good ferry connections with Agathonissi, Patmos, Lipsi, Leros, Fourni, Ikaria, Kos, Kalymnos, and Piraeus. And there are also decent boat connections with Chios and Lesvos.

The port of Pythagorion on Samos.

The port of Pythagorion. Remataki beach in the foreground.

Pythagorion seen from the harbour.

Pythagorion seen from the port.

The catamaran Dodekanisos Pride in the port of Pythagorion.

There are three ports on Samos: Karlovassi, Pythagorion and Samos Town. The port of Pythagorion is served by catamarans and the small car ferry Nisos Kalymnos. Large ferries leave from Karlovassi and Samos town. Note that Samos town is almost always referred to as Vathy in the boat timetables.

The port of Karlovassi on Samos.