Sitia Public Airport - JSH Sitia
The Sitia Public Airport is located within Sitia, Greece. The public airport sits within Crete’s eastern region, in a cluster of cities called Mponta. Its airport code is JSH, and travelers entering through the JSH-Sitia airport are in town to explore the Mediterranean Island’s 5th largest island. Classified as a community airport, JSH-Sitia traces its history in 1984, when the first landing was made by a test flight. It has then seen plenty of renovations, and in 2016, the airport transferred to a new building.
Best Time to Visit
The Sitia Public Airport is also an international airport, which welcomes travelers from Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and other European cities. Some of the airlines that operate to and from the city include Olympic Air, Sky Express, and Scandinavian Islands. In 2018, the airport welcomed more than 60,000 passengers. Travelers will find plenty of rental cars and taxi services outside the airport. From the JSH Sitia Airport, tourists can easily plan trips to the neighboring majestic cities of Vrouhas, Kalo Chorio, and Agios Nikolaos Town.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Sitia Public Airport is located near the coast, and plenty of accommodations can be found by the seaside, ranging from budget-friendly dorms with coastal views to full-service resort destinations. Within less than 2 miles from the hotel are the rooms offered by Blue Horizon Villa & Suites, Arhontiko Sitia, and Apollon Hotel Sitia, which offer free shuttle services and free Wi-Fi reception. For those looking to relax, the magnificent Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa will surely soothe tired limbs.
