How to find cheap flights to Samos Airport (SMI)
$1,749 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Samos Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SMI, the lowest fare is $927.
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We recommend booking about one month before your departure date. This is when you're more likely to get the best prices for tickets to Samos, where Samos Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Samos by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to compare prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Samos, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Samos Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Samos
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Samos in June.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to SMI that fits your plans and budget.
If you'd love to experience Samos at its busiest, lock in your flights to SMI for July. Taking a trip during peak periods typically means there's more to see and do compared to other times.
Travel in January if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Samos are usually less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. August is the warmest time of year in Samos, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
July is the driest month in Samos. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.
Expect the heaviest showers in January, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Travelling to Samos Airport (SMI): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Samos Airport, these major airlines make travelling to Samos nice and easy:
SMI is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to SMI. Choose one of these stays close to Samos Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Samos Airport has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 84% of outbound flights arriving when expected. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
Samos Airport is located in Samos, North Aegean, Greece.
Getting to central Samos from Samos Airport (SMI)
Central Samos is about 11 kilometres from SMI.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to SMI.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Samos has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Samos highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Samos:
Potokaki Beach: A classic spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 10 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
Pythagoreio Beach: Looking for more reasons to visit Samos? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 8 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
How to get to Kos from Samos Airport (SMI)
Going directly to Kos? From SMI, it'll take around 10 hours 30 minutes to drive there. The city is about 177 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Samos Airport (SMI) to Kalymnos
If Kalymnos is where you're going, it's about 80 kilometres from Samos Airport.
It'll take you 8 hours 50 minutes or so to drive to Kalymnos.
Explore more of Greece
Greece has plenty more surprises in store. Carry on to Athens, located about 290 kilometres west of Samos. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are a few of its must-sees. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the city's most convenient major airport.