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Samos is a small island near to the coast of Turkey. It has a long and famous history of the locals. Both Pythagoras and Epicurus were born in this place. It hosts the Tunnel of Eupalinos and Heraion of Samos. The first is an aquifer that is one kilometre long, the second is a temple made in the honour of the wife of Zeus. Natural glow is another characteristic of Samos. The city has an airport, called Samos Airport or Aristarchos. The airport is located near the old capital of Pythagoreion. It handles many seasonal chartered flights from all over Europe including from Manchester and Gatwick. The airport is not distant from the island’s capital, Samos Town and it is easily reachable with a hire car.

Samos Airport is very modern and busy, handling about half a million passengers every year. A new terminal was opened ten years ago and the old terminal was turned into an expo centre displaying the town and its art scene. If you are between your flights and have free time, you can check it out. Although it is busy, it is very efficient.

At the arrivals hall, you can find an information desk if you need any information concerning flight details, transportation information, services at the airport, etc. There is an extra tourist desk where you can be informed of popular attractions to visit, accommodation details, and other. You can find the offices of car hire companies and rent a vehicle according to your acquirements. You can reach the town by local bus, or a taxi, but a car hire is the easiest and most comfortable way. There are no public phones or banks at Samos airport.

You can find two small food outlets but there are no restaurants. At a duty free shop, you can buy perfumes, gifts, souvenirs, tobacco, and other travel necessities. You can also buy Greek newspapers at the kiosk. No Wi-Fi is available. Samos Airport was officially opened in 1963.

When visiting this lovely little island, a number of historical, natural, and archaeological sites that attract many tourists are worth seeing. You can explore almost all of places in the comfort of your hire car. Agia Zonis and Zoodochou Pigis are the monasteries from the 17th century. The Byzantine Church of Ai Giannaki is a wonderful sight to learn more about the history of the Samos. The Ancient Theater, the Ancient Aquaduct, the Lazaros Castle Ruins, the Church of Agios Nikolaos, and many more sites that are fascinating you can add to your visit list.