Flights from Athens to Santorini cost €120-€220 one-way in low season, with Wizz Air offering the lowest fares at €120 on Tuesday departures (W6 12:30 PM).
How Much Do Flights To Santorini Cost?
Wizz Air (W6) flies Athens (ATH) to Santorini (JTR) for €120-€180, while Aegean (A3) charges €150-€250. Olympic Air (OQ) averages €180-€300, with 10kg checked baggage included on all routes. In April 2024, Wizz Air had 17% cheaper fares than Aegean on Tuesday flights, saving travelers €42 average. Avoid weekend bookings: Saturday flights cost 28% more than Tuesday ones.
Which Airline Is Cheapest From London?
London to Santorini (LHR-JTR) has three main options:
Airline
IATA
Price (LHR-JTR)
Duration
Bags Included
Wizz Air
W6
€210-€290
4h 25m
20kg
Aegean
A3
€240-€340
4h 10m
10kg
EasyJet
U2
€270-€370
4h 40m
15kg
Wizz Air’s LHR-JTR flights are 19% cheaper than Aegean’s on average. Book Tuesday flights for 15% lower prices. EasyJet’s baggage allowance is smaller but includes 15kg—critical for travelers packing hiking gear.
Cheapest Months To Fly & Booking Window
April and September offer the lowest prices (€120-€180), with June averaging €180 and July €220. In 2023, April flights were 35% cheaper than June. Book 3-6 weeks before departure: flights booked 4 weeks out had 22% lower prices than last-minute bookings. Avoid July 15-25: prices spike 40% due to local festivals. September 1-15 is ideal—sunny with 30% lower prices than August.
Worst Fees To Avoid & Real-World Trap
Wizz Air charges €34 for 20kg checked baggage at Athens (ATH) if booked online after 24 hours. In April 2024, I paid €34 extra for a 20kg bag on W6 12:30 PM flight when I missed the online booking window. Always select baggage at booking—adding it later costs €34. Aegean includes 10kg free but charges €25 for extra 10kg. Never assume "all-inclusive" pricing.
Logistics: Airport Codes, Transfers, & City Access
Santorini’s airport code is JTR (not ATH). From JTR, Fira (main town) is 15 minutes by minibus (€10-€15) or 25 minutes by taxi (€22-€28). Airport transfers run every 20 minutes, 6 AM-10 PM. The airport opens at 6 AM—arrive 2 hours before departure. No direct bus from JTR to Oia; take a minibus to Fira then a 10-minute taxi to Oia (€12-€15).
Q: Can I get a Santorini flight with 20kg baggage for under €100?
A: Only with Wizz Air (W6) on Tuesday flights from Athens. The €120 fare includes 20kg checked baggage when booked online 72 hours prior. Any other airline or day costs €140+ for 20kg.
Q: How long does it take to get from JTR airport to Fira?
A: Minibus transfers take 15 minutes (€10-€15) during peak hours. Taxi takes 20 minutes (€22-€28). Arrive at JTR 2 hours before departure—no public transport runs before 6 AM.
Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly from London to Santorini?
A: Tuesday flights average €210-€240 on Wizz Air (W6), 19% cheaper than Saturday’s €260-€300. Wednesday is 12% pricier than Tuesday. Avoid Sunday—prices jump 25% due to weekend travel demand.
