What airline should I fly from Athens to Santorini?

If you're wondering how to get from Athens, Greece to Santorini, you have a couple of options. First, you could take the ferry to Santorini from Athens. Your second option is to fly Aegean Airlines or Sky Express from the Athens International airport.



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Olympic Air, SKY express and Aegean Airlines fly direct from Athens International to Santorini (Thira).

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Aegean Airlines is perhaps the most well-known airline for having direct flights from Athens to Santorini.

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The most convenient way to travel between them is by plane, which takes 50 minutes flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Direct flights run daily between Athens and Santorini throughout the year, with the number of flights per day increasing during the high summer season.

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Athens to Santorini by plane The fastest and most convenient way to get to Santorini from Athens is to hop on a plane. The flight connecting Athens and Santorini is only 45 minutes and there are multiple flights a day.

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The distance between Athens and Santorini is 235km (145 miles). Travel time by ferry: from 5 to 9 hours. Travel time by plane: 50 minutes. Santorini has a small airport that only services a few airlines, so most visitors to the island stop in Athens before continuing to Santorini by plane or ferry.

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Also, traveling by ferry is cheaper than taking a plane. Ferries between Athens and Santorini cost around 35€-56€ depending on the type of vessel (conventional or high-speed ferry).

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Aegean Airways Having been named the best regional airline in Europe on many occasions, this 4-star airline offers great service and is one of the safest airlines in the world.

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Aegean Airways Having been named the best regional airline in Europe on many occasions, this 4-star airline offers great service and is one of the safest airlines in the world. The company's flights are operated by Airbus planes and Aegean became a Star Alliance member in 2010.

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Santorini is the top tourist destination in Greece and is world-famous for its unique natural beauty. The caldera with the white villages on top, the sunken volcano, and the charming sunset make it a popular place for vacation. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.

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Santorini is known for its views, not the beaches. Mykonos without a doubt wins the Mykonos vs. Santorini debate when it comes to fun in the sun and toes in the sand. Mykonos beaches are actually enjoyable to lounge at.

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The best time to visit Santorini for budget-conscious travellers is during the off-season between the end of October and March when hotels have vacant rooms and airlines offer lower fares.

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So, these are best islands near Santorini: Mykonos, Naxos, Folegandros, Ios and Anafi. If you have time for only one island then let it be Mykonos as it's really worth it with its amazing beaches and the celebrity vibes.

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In brief, Santorini boasts an international airport and is accessible by plane from Athens and many European cities. The island is also connected to Athens via ferry. To get to Santorini from another island (Mykonos, Paros and more), the only option (with a direct connection) is the ferry.

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