Santorini International Airport, also known as Thira Airport, serves the famous volcanic island of Santorini in the South Aegean region of Greece. Named after Nikos Kazantzakis in some local references, it is formally designated as Santorini (Thira) Airport and handles both domestic and international traffic. The airport is located near the village of Monolithos on the eastern side of the island, a relatively flat area compared to the dramatic caldera cliffs associated with the island's famous villages like Oia and Fira. It is one of the busiest airports in Greece during the summer tourist season. Due to its short runway and challenging approaches, the airport imposes operational constraints on larger aircraft. It experiences intense seasonal demand, primarily from May through October, when millions of tourists visit the island each year.