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NAXOS AIRPORT (JNX)
Naxos State Airport “Apollo” (abbreviations: IATA: JNX, ICAO: LGNX, CAA: KANX) is located 3 km from the capital of the island and 1 km from Agios Prokopios at the location “Alykes Naxos” (east side). The drive to the airport is about 10 minutes.
Naxos airport is named after Apollo, one of the 12 gods of Olympus.Apollo was particularly worshipped by the inhabitants of Naxos. In the village of ‘Apollo’ there is an inscription in the ancient quarry ‘Mount of the village of the holy Apollo’ with the kouros dedicated to him. Also in Delos there is a large statue of the god with the inscription “Naxos Apollonius”. In the next period, improvements to the airport are planned, such as the extension of the runway and the construction of new facilities to support the operation of the airport.The total cost of the project is estimated at EUR 5 million and the project is being implemented by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The airport of Naxos is a very small airport and currently does not have the capacity to serve many international flights. Most of the airport’s traffic comes from flights from Athens.
Naxos Airport, is the twenty-second busiest airport in Greece with nearly 54.000 passengers.
To get to Naxos Town via taxi, from Naxos Airport it takes about 15 min without traffic and will cost about 20 euro.
The airport of Naxos is a very small airport and currently does not have the capacity to serve many international flights. Most of the airport’s traffic comes from flights from Athens.
JNX Airport Information
IATA airport code: JNX
ICAO airport code: LGNX
Airport type: Public
Owner: Greek State
Operator: HCAA
Serves: Naxos
Location: 10 km (6.2 mi) SW of Naxos town
Naxos
Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades (428 sq km and a coastline of 91 km). The largest town and capital of the island is Chora or Naxos, with 7,070 inhabitants (2011 census). The characteristic of Naxos is the intense landscape variations that combine valleys and meadows with the highest mountains of the Cyclades as well as the endless beaches of the southwest coast.
Due to its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, Naxos has become a very popular tourist destination.
Transportation
Naxos airport is located 4 km from Naxos Town and about 3 km from Agios Prokopios. Transit to the airport is by taxi and bus only.
Taxi: If you want to take a cab from the airport, go to the authorized location outside the terminal, which is open during the airport’s operating hours. Alternatively, you can make a reservation and have a driver meet you at the airport arrivals.
Bus: During the summer months, however, there is a bus service connecting Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna with the airport.
Car Rentals: Pre-booking your car hire before you travel to Naxos is the best way. Naxos airport has no car rental companies on the premises. For car rental we recommend contacting..
Contact
- Phone: +30 2285 024816
- web: ypa.gr
- Adrress: Naxos Airport P.O. BOX :84300 Naxos
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