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Flights from Santorini to Athens

Airlines Flying from Santorini to Athens

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Santorini to Athens, including SKY express, AEGEAN, and Ryanair. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with SKY express.
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Find direct flights from Santorini to Athens within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £29 or return tickets from £60.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JTR 08:25
        45m
        Direct
        ATH 09:10
        Santorini - Athens | Mon, Nov 17 | AEGEAN
        ATH 07:00
        45m
        Direct
        JTR 07:45
        Athens - Santorini | Fri, Nov 21 | AEGEAN
        £60 £65
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        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 06:05
        45m
        Direct
        ATH 06:50
        Santorini - Athens | Tue, Nov 18 | AEGEAN
        ATH 07:00
        45m
        Direct
        JTR 07:45
        Athens - Santorini | Fri, Nov 21 | AEGEAN
        £60 £65
        8% OFF
        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 06:05
        45m
        Direct
        ATH 06:50
        Santorini - Athens | Thu, Nov 27 | AEGEAN
        ATH 17:15
        55m
        Direct
        JTR 18:10
        Athens - Santorini | Mon, Dec 1 | SKY express
        £60 £65
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        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 06:05
        45m
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        ATH 06:50
        Santorini - Athens | Mon, Nov 24 | AEGEAN
        ATH 13:30
        55m
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        JTR 14:25
        Athens - Santorini | Sun, Nov 30 | SKY express
        £60
        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 06:05
        45m
        Direct
        ATH 06:50
        Santorini - Athens | Tue, Nov 25 | AEGEAN
        ATH 07:40
        55m
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        JTR 08:35
        Athens - Santorini | Mon, Dec 1 | SKY express
        £60
        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 06:05
        45m
        Direct
        ATH 06:50
        Santorini - Athens | Fri, Nov 28 | AEGEAN
        ATH 17:15
        55m
        Direct
        JTR 18:10
        Athens - Santorini | Mon, Dec 1 | SKY express
        £60
        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 18:40
        55m
        Direct
        ATH 19:35
        Santorini - Athens | Wed, Nov 19 | SKY express
        ATH 20:15
        55m
        Direct
        JTR 21:10
        Athens - Santorini | Tue, Nov 25 | SKY express
        £60
        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 06:05
        45m
        Direct
        ATH 06:50
        Santorini - Athens | Sat, Nov 22 | AEGEAN
        ATH 21:30
        45m
        Direct
        JTR 22:15
        Athens - Santorini | Wed, Nov 26 | AEGEAN
        £60
        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 06:05
        45m
        Direct
        ATH 06:50
        Santorini - Athens | Sun, Nov 23 | AEGEAN
        ATH 21:30
        45m
        Direct
        JTR 22:15
        Athens - Santorini | Tue, Nov 25 | AEGEAN
        £60
        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 06:05
        45m
        Direct
        ATH 06:50
        Santorini - Athens | Thu, Nov 20 | AEGEAN
        ATH 21:30
        45m
        Direct
        JTR 22:15
        Athens - Santorini | Wed, Nov 26 | AEGEAN
        £60
        8% OFF
        £65 £60
      • JTR 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ATH Invalid Date
        Santorini - Athens | Fri, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
        ATH 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        JTR 16:00
        Athens - Santorini | Sun, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight Information from Santorini to Athens

The distance between Santorini and Athens is about 218.43km. It takes around 52 minutes on average to fly from Santorini to Athens. The most popular month to Athens is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£29
Cheapest return ticket price£60
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance218.43km
Average flight time52 minutes
Popular airlineSKY express

Find the best time to fly from Santorini to Athens

The cheapest time for Santorini to Athens flights: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one way flight prices from £26.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Santorini to Athens?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Santorini to Athens with the following airlines, including: SKY express AEGEAN Ryanair Volotea Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 52 minutes to fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens (ATH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Santorini to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 80 flight per week flying from Santorini to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SKY express: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- GQ341 (08:59) AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A3357 (13:21)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Santorini to Athens is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Santorini to Athens on November 16, 2025 with SKY express, with prices starting at £25.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with Santorini Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (JTR-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Santorini is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights Thira to Athens

How to search for cheap flights Thira to Athens?

If you are trying to save a few bucks on your next flights Thira to Athens, here are some travel insider tips on how to buy cheap tickets for this route. The first tip is to use the best travel search engine in the market. Trip.com will search and filter all your flight needs, e.g. date and time of flight, airline preference or seat class, to unearth the lowest-priced airfare for your journey. Second, which season you travel can affect your flight price. Travelling in the low season can result in flights that cost half what it would during peak season. The off-peak season for flights Thira to Athens is June, and the high season is February.

About Airport

-Airport in Thira providing direct flights Thira to Athens

Direct flights Thira to Athens will take off from the only airport on the island of Santorini or Thira, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR).

-Airports in Athens

There's only one international airport in Athens that direct flights Thira to Athens will land at, Athens International Airport (ATH).

-How to get to airport in Thira?

Passengers flying out of Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR) on flights Thira to Athens will find hassle-free transportation options to travel between town centres and the airport.

TransportationDurationPrice (one-way)
Taxi25 minsApprox. 35€
Airport Express Bus (Fira)25 mins1.80€

Taxi journeys on Thira have no flat fee. The typical cost for a ride from Fira to the airport is around 35€ for a 25 minutes trip. From other destinations around the island, taxi fares will vary, but the cost approximates are 35€ to 40€ from Oia and 25€ to 35€ from the ferry port. The cheaper option is by getting the Airport Express Bus, which travels with no stops between Fira and the airport.

-Airports and terminal information in Thira

As both a military and a civil airport, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR) is the main airport for the island of Thira/Santorini, one of only a few islands in the Cycladic islands that have its own airport. The JTR is based near the village of Kamari, roughly 6 km or 3.7 miles from the island's capital city, Fira. Passengers can fly to the JTR on scheduled airlines, seasonal flights or charter flights from airlines like Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air and Ryanair. If you travel domestically in Greek, you can fly directly into Thira from locations like Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion Airports.

-How to get to downtown from airports in Athens?

Passengers landing at Athens International Airport (ATH) from flights Thira to Athens will have several transfer options to go from the airport to central Athens.

TransportationDurationPrice (one-way)
Taxi25 mins38 Euros
Metro50 mins10 Euros
Bus55 mins6 Euros

The most convenient method is by taxi, and an official taxi will cost a fixed rate of 38 Euros during the day and 54 Euros at night (01.00 to 04:59) from the airport to locations inside the city ring. For the Metro option, the Athens Airport Metro Station is at the Departures Level, and tickets cost 10 Euros one way or 18 Euros round-trip. Even cheaper is the bus option. The Athens Airport Bus X95 runs 24/7 and will leave from outside the Arrival level. The ride will cost 6 Euros, and the journey will take 50 minutes.

-Airports and terminal information in Athens

The Athens International Airport (ATH), also known as "El. Venizelos" or AIA, is the largest airport in Greece and the main international airport serving the capital city. Constructed approximately 20 km or 12 miles from Athens city centre, the ATH has only been the city's primary passenger airport since 2001. Serving as the base for Aegean Airlines and several smaller Greek carriers, the ATH has one main terminal and one satellite terminal. Passengers will enjoy an array of services and amenities while passing through the airport, such as restaurants and food venues, retail outlets, free Wi-Fi for 45 minutes, ATMs, Banks and Currency Exchange.

About Airlines

-Which airlines providing the route?

There are 3 airlines that provide direct flights from Thira to Athens: Aegean Airlines, Hanh Air Systems and SKY Express. Amongst them, Aegean Airlines is the most popular airline operating this route. It offers 77 direct flights Thira to Athens a week. On average, passengers can choose between 6-12 direct flights Thira to Athens each day. 

-Fastest direct flight

The duration of the fastest direct flights Thira to Athens, which only Aegean Airlines offers, is a mere 45 minutes. On average, Aegean Airlines flies between 2-3 flights for this route of the shortest duration daily. 

-Cheapest flight

According to Trip.com, the lowest price for flights Thira to Athens direct is a mere £21, and flights Thira to Athens return can be purchased for about £59. 

-Flight duration and distance

The average flight time is 46 minutes from Thira to Athens. The shortest duration is 45 minutes, and the longest duration for direct flights Thira to Athens is 55 minutes. The air travel distance from Thira to Athens is approximately 231 km or 143 miles.

-Earliest and latest flights

The earliest flight departs from Santorini (JTR) at 06:05 and arrives in Athens (ATH) at 06:50.

The latest flight departs from Santorini (JTR) at 21:55 and arrives in Athens (ATH) at 22:50.

About Athens

-Tourist attractions in Athens

As the heart of the Ancient Greek Civilization and centre of European culture for 2,000 years, today Athens is an energetic, modern and charming capital city of Greece. With so much history and culture on offer, there's no shortage of markets, temples, monuments, museums and ruins for travellers to explore. If it is your first time in Athens, then the top must-see iconic Athens sights include: The Acropolis of Athens was built in 580 BC and is a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site; Plaka neighbourhood is an area of colourful winding streets filled with quaint shops, eateries and shops; Ancient Agora, ruins of the marketplace. To learn more about the extensive history and achievements of Ancient Greece, check out museums such as the Acropolis Museum, National Archaeological Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art.

-Popular hotels in Athens

Athens is an expansive city, if it is your first time visiting this capital city, here's Trip.com's recommendation of Best Hotels in Athens. Want to pamper yourself in 5-star luxury? Check out these extravagant hotel options, e.g. Boss Boutique Athens, Grand Hyatt Athens, Electra Metropolis Athens and Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens.

-Best time to visit Athens

While the summer months are Athens's peak tourist season, it is worth noting that it is going to be hot if you visit during July and August as temperatures frequently exceed 32C or 90 F. So, in comparison, spring and autumn are more pleasant temperature-wise. January is the coldest month, with an average high temperature of around 13C or 55F. 

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