What are the most exciting events happening in Santorini (Island)?

The best events to attend in Santorini (Island) include: Santorini Wine Festival, a celebration of local wines with tastings and traditional music Santorini Arts Factory Festival, showcasing local artists and performances in a unique venue Fira's Street Festival, a lively event featuring food stalls, music, and dance Oia Sunset Celebration, a gathering to watch the famous sunset with local entertainment.

What are the best holidays to spend in Santorini (Island)?

The best holidays to experience in Santorini (Island) include: Easter, mild spring weather and traditional Greek celebrations Assumption of Mary, a significant religious holiday with local festivities in August Christmas, beautiful decorations and festive atmosphere throughout December.

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Overview: Athens to Santorini flight

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Flights from Athens to Santorini depart on average 10 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $53 (€44) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

145 miles (234 km)

Average flight duration

54m

Cheapest ticket price

$53 (€44)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Airlines

Fastest flight

45m

Cheapest month to travel

August

First flight

03:10

Last flight

19:30

Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Athens to Santorini

Showing times and prices for Apr 26

Cheapest price

$59

Average price

$101

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

54 m

Flights per day

Distance

234 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Athens to Santorini is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Athens to Santorini will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.

Fast flights

Of the 10 flights that leave Athens for Santorini every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Apr 26 the direct flights cover the 234 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 50 m .

The slowest flights will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FR 1232

06:15AM1h00

Athens International Airport (ATH)

07:15AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)

$591One-way

0 transfers

FR 1236

10:20PM1h00

Athens International Airport (ATH)

11:20PMSantorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)

$821One-way

0 transfers

GQ354

04:50PM0h55

Athens International Airport (ATH)

05:45PMSantorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)

$851One-way

0 transfers

GQ340

07:10AM0h50

Athens International Airport (ATH)

08:00AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)

$851One-way

0 transfers

GQ352

04:30PM0h55

Athens International Airport (ATH)

05:25PMSantorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)

$851One-way

0 transfers

Live departures

Athens to Santorini flight times

Showing flights for today, Friday, April 25

Last updated at 1:07 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
GQ352	1:30 PM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h55	2:25 PM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
GQ354	1:50 PM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h55	2:45 PM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
A3358	2:10 PM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h50	3:00 PM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
GQ356	5:20 PM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h55	6:15 PM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
A3360	5:30 PM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h55	6:25 PM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
FR 1236	7:30 PM Athens International Airport (ATH)	1h00	8:30 PM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
A3364	8:30 PM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h45	9:15 PM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
Saturday, April 26
FR 1232	3:15 AM Athens International Airport (ATH)	1h00	4:15 AM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
GQ340	4:10 AM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h50	5:00 AM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
GQ342	7:00 AM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h55	7:55 AM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
GQ344	7:30 AM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h55	8:25 AM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
GQ346	10:30 AM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h55	11:25 AM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
GQ348	11:00 AM Athens International Airport (ATH)	0h55	11:55 AM Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Athens to Santorini?

The best time to book your flight from Athens to Santorini is 77 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Athens to Santorini route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Athens to Santorini per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Athens to Santorini.

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Airlines: Volotea, Ryanair and Aegean Airlines flights from Athens to Santorini

Buy your official Volotea, Ryanair and Aegean Airlines flight tickets to Santorini from Athens from $30 (€24) with Omio. Find flight times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a plane and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair plane ticket between Athens and Santorini includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

FAQs: Athens to Santorini Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Athens to Santorini hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Santorini.

Cheap plane tickets from Athens to Santorini (Island) can start from as little as $50 (€41) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Athens to Santorini (Island) is $88 (€73); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Athens to Santorini (Island) flight travel time is 45 min for the 145 mile (234 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Athens to Santorini (Island) leaves at 12: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Athens to Santorini (Island) leaves at 11: 50PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Athens to Santorini (Island) without having to change trains with Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air. There are 9 direct flights from Athens to Santorini (Island) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Athens to Santorini (Island) flight with Volotea, Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the trip to Santorini (Island) from Athens as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a flight from Athens to Santorini (Island) is August.

You have options as you can travel to Santorini (Island) from Athens 2 different ways: ferry or flight.

Since both Athens and Santorini (Island) are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

The best events to attend in Santorini (Island) include:

Santorini Wine Festival, a celebration of local wines with tastings and traditional music
Santorini Arts Factory Festival, showcasing local artists and performances in a unique venue
Fira's Street Festival, a lively event featuring food stalls, music, and dance
Oia Sunset Celebration, a gathering to watch the famous sunset with local entertainment.

The best holidays to experience in Santorini (Island) include:

Easter, mild spring weather and traditional Greek celebrations
Assumption of Mary, a significant religious holiday with local festivities in August
Christmas, beautiful decorations and festive atmosphere throughout December.

The best seasons to visit Santorini (Island) are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Santorini (Island) is during April-June or September-October.

For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.