How to find cheap flights to Samos Airport (SMI)
Right now, AED 1,386 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Samos Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to SMI for AED 2,907.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Samos, where Samos Airport is located, book one month in advance. That's the general recommendation for landing the biggest deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Samos by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to browse fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Samos Airport.
Best time to go to Samos
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Samos is typically June.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to SMI, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Samos at its liveliest, lock in your flights to SMI for July. Going on vacation during peak seasons usually means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Samos then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a vacation, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Samos is warmest in August, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 7ºC (45ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. This is the driest month in Samos.
Rain is more common here during January, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Traveling to Samos Airport (SMI): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Samos Airport, these popular airlines make traveling to Samos nice and easy:
The timezone at SMI is UTC+2.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Samos Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to SMI:
Touch down and take off again in a car rental in SMI. Grab your wheels from Exer Rent A Car, Alamo or Green Motion and tour parts of Samos that aren't in every guidebook.
Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from Samos Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. SMI has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 93% of departing flights landing on schedule.
Samos Airport is located in Samos, North Aegean, Greece.
Getting to central Samos from Samos Airport (SMI)
SMI is about 14 kilometers from central Samos.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to SMI, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the center.
Samos makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Samos highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Samos:
Theopoíēto(Natural) bridge: A classic place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 10 kilometers south-west of the city center.
Valley of the Nightingales: Looking for more reasons to visit Samos? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 14 kilometers west of the city center.
How to get to Chios from Samos Airport (SMI)
Setting out for the nearby city of Chios? It's about 121 kilometers from SMI. Give yourself around 7 hours 45 minutes to reach the center in a cab or ride-share.
Traveling from Samos Airport (SMI) to Kalymnos
Kalymnos is another city that's easily accessible from Samos Airport. It's around 80 kilometers away.
Traveling there by car takes roughly 8 hours 50 minutes.
Explore more of Greece
Greece isn't short of places to explore. Venture on to Athens, located around 290 kilometers west of Samos. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion have to be on your to-do list. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Acharnes is another standout destination in Greece and is roughly 290 kilometers west of Samos. Hit some of the best spots right away at Holy church of the Twelve Apostles, Cable Car Station Regency Casinos and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
Expand your adventure to Áno Liósia. Roughly 290 kilometers west of Samos, Saint Nektarios, Polis Park and Akadimia Das Ano Liosion Gipedo Astera give you plenty of reason to visit.