Samos Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Samos Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Nice clean and cold airport! Closed at the night but very comfortable.
– simmen6

SMI Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Samos Aristarchos International Airport.

What to Expect

Samos Airport (code: SMI) has a small terminal that handles a few year-round routes and many summer seasonal flights. Amenities are limited to a small cafe and a duty-free shop. Free WiFi helps pass the time.

Sleeping in Samos Airport

This airport has very limited operating hours, often closing by 6:00 PM, depending on the season, so overnight stays are impossible. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Samos Airport Guide.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are several beachfront resorts near Samos Airport.

Doryssa Boutique Resort (0.4 mi / 0.6 km) Upscale resort.
Casa Cook Samos (0.4 mi / 0.6 km) Upscale resort.
Hydrele Beach Hotel & Village (0.4 mi / 0.6 km) Resort.

Airport Lounges

A VIP room is available, but we do not have any details about location, hours and access information. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Food & Drinks

At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour food concessions. Dining options are limited and operate according to flight schedules:

Ontime Coffee (Landside and Airside, Departures, Ground Floor)
Cup&Plate (Airside, Intra-Schengen, Ground Level)

Plan ahead if arriving early or staying late, as options may be closed outside peak hours.

Drinking Water
Dan tells us, “The Airport hast Put Signs the Tap water is Not for drinking. I use it since + 10 years once per year as drinking water. I never Had Problems.” (June 2026)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

WiFi is available. Select the “Fraport-Free” network to connect.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available landside and airside. Fees may apply.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby rooms are available in the arrivals and transit halls.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available in the arrivals hall.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available.
Luggage Carts – Baggage carts are available throughout the terminal.
Medical Services – First aid services are available. Contact airport staff for assistance.
Police Station – A police station is available.

Airlines

Samos Airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Air Serbia • Astra Airlines • Blue Panorama Airlines • Condor • Corendon • DAT • Edelweiss • Enter Air • Eurowings • Jet Time • Jetairfly • Norwegian Air • Olympic Air • SAS • Sky Express • Smartwings • Volotea.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Buses

A bus operates from the airport to the city of Samos via Pythagoreion or Mytilinioi. The bus operates from the airport to the city from 7:20 AM – 6:35 PM (Mon – Fri) and 10:55 AM – 5:00 PM (Sat-Sun). The bus stop is located in front of the airport terminal, and tickets can be purchased from the bus driver.

Car Rentals

The following car rental companies have desks at the airport: Avis/Budget • Enterprise • Hertz/Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

Transportation to and from Samos Airport is mainly provided by taxis. The trip from the airport to the city center takes approximately 25 minutes. At the time of this update, the average fare from the airport to Samos City is approximately 25 – 30€.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Last updated: 2026-03-25

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.