Cheap Flights to Santorini

Santorini overview

When is the best time to fly to Santorini?

Peak season:

Santorini is a paradise practically all year-round, although you’ll notice a big influx of tourists during the summer months of June to August, sometimes edging into September. There are many museums scattered around the island which each offer a slice of history about this wonderful place. You’ll struggle to find cheap flights to Santorini during the summer, so make sure you plan ahead to save money on your flight tickets. March to May and September to November can also be wonderful times to visit, but there will be less crowds and less predictable weather. The spring of March to May sees temperatures begin to warm up but with more chance of rain, whereas the autumn offers warm temperatures slowly reducing but with less rain. There are also archeological sites to visit, infamous nightlife and idyllic beaches leaving you able to relax, party and unwind.

Off season:

You’ll usually find the cheapest flights to Santorini from late November through to mid-February as the winter takes hold of the island. While temperatures might not drop by much, it won’t be beach weather and some attractions and restaurants might be closed during the winter. The benefit is you’ll save money on your accommodation and flight tickets.

When is the best time to book a flight to Santorini?

Ideally you should aim for spring or autumn for cheap flights to Santorini. These times still give you every chance to enjoy the weather and the beaches, such as the Red Beach. If you aim to secure your flight tickets at least 2 months in advance, then you give yourself a chance of finding a good deal. However, if you can book earlier then this will work in your favour. If you are flexible then you’ll find the cheapest flights to Santorini with little issue, although you might also find this is during the coolest months of the year.

How long is the flight to Santorini?

Flights from London to Santorini: 3 hours 55 minutes.

Flights from Manchester to Santorini: 4 hours 05 minutes.

Flights from Birmingham to Santorini: 3 hours 55 minutes.

Flights from Glasgow to Santorini: 6 hours 55 minutes.

Which airlines operate flights to Santorini?

The two most frequent airlines that provide cheap flights to Santorini are easyJet and British Airways. You’ll find a couple of others such as Iberia, but easyJet tend to be the leaders ahead of the pack. Thanks to this, you’ll find cheap flights to Santorini rather easy to find as although there isn’t too much competition on flight tickets, easyJet are a budget airline who do offer good deals. The benefit of choosing British Airways over easyJet is that you’ll receive complimentary food and beverages onboard, and the level of comfort will be higher. Ultimately though, you’ll more than likely base your decision on who provides the cheapest flight tickets.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Once your flights to Santorini land, the only choice is to get a bus to the centre. On top of this limitation, the buses are also very infrequent. You can find the bus schedule out of the airport just before the exit and it’s worth making a note of it so you know exactly how many hours you have to wait. The easiest way to find your way would be to arrange for transfers before you arrive. Once you’ve booked your flights to Santorini, check which hotels provide a pick-up service as it’ll help you out a lot and save you a lot of time once you arrive. You can also pre-book private shuttles to collect you, but don’t expect this to be cheap unless there are a few of you splitting the costs.