Wings To Santorini: Finding The 10 Best Flights To This Dreamy Greek Island
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- 19 Apr 2023
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If an 8-hour shuttle boat ride to the stunning island of Santorini isn't quite your style, here are some flights that should be on your radar.
Home to volcanic black sand beaches, whitewashed buildings, blue-domed churches, and breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, Santorini is a Greek island that has been captivating visitors from all over the world for centuries. Which is surprising because getting to this famous love spot is actually quite tricky.
While there are direct flights to Santorini, not many airlines offer flights to Santorini direct from big cities. Thira International Airport (JTR), aka Santorini International Airport, is the closest airport to Santorini and only receives flights from Athens and a few other European cities. That's right; no airlines serve direct flights to Santorini, Greece, from NYC (or anywhere in the US, for that matter).
For those not keen on having a flight, there's also a ferry to Santorini from Athens. The boat does take between 5 and 8 hours, though, so the plane is usually recommended as it is the easiest and most convenient way to get to Santorini, Greece.
Not sure how to get to the most popular island in Greece? Here are 10 airlines that offer flights to Santorini direct, plus a list of the cities with direct flights to Santorini. Enjoy!
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines is perhaps the most well-known airline for having direct flights from Athens to Santorini. As the largest airline in Greece that operates several flights to the gorgeous island a day, Aegean Airlines is by far the best airline for flights to Santorini.
That said, flights to Santorini are only available from cities within Greece. Nevertheless, with the chance of in-flight entertainment and complimentary snacks, connecting to an Aegean Airlines flight to Santorini at a connecting airport shouldn't be too hard. Read More…
