Cheap flights from Cape Town to Santorini from £568

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Santorini from £568

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2 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£568
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Fri, Apr 24
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£576
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Sat, Apr 25
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£613
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£614
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£628
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2 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£638
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Sun, Apr 19 – Fri, Apr 24
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£1,005
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Sun, Apr 19 – Fri, Apr 24
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£1,018
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Sun, Apr 19 – Fri, Apr 24
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£1,022
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Sun, Apr 19 – Fri, Apr 24
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£1,022
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Sun, Apr 19 – Fri, Apr 24
Cape Town CPTSantorini JTR
£1,035
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£568

Cheapest round-trip

£1,005

Average round-trip

£1,305

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Santorini airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus to Fira.

Santorini is served by one airport, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), located approximately 6 km southeast of Fira, the island's main town. Despite the short distance, the winding roads and seasonal traffic can affect travel times. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. The bus service connects the airport to Fira, from where travelers can reach other villages. Taxis and private transfers offer direct door-to-door service to hotels across the island.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€2 (flat fare)

timed to flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Fira

10-20 min

€20-€35 (metered; varies by destination)

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

direct to any village

10-25 min

€30-€60 (pre-booked; varies by destination and vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and convenience

10-20 min

€35-€80 (per day; varies by season and vehicle)

desks at arrivals (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

15-30 min

€0-€25 (complimentary or fee varies by hotel)

arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

guests with hotel bookings

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses run primarily between the airport and Fira; connections to Oia, Kamari, and other villages depart from Fira bus station.
  • Taxis can be limited during peak season; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Rental car pickup counters are located in the arrivals hall.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santorini

Depart from
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Santorini

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C12°C
March15°C13°C
April17°C15°C
May20°C18°C
June23°C22°C
July25°C24°C
August26°C25°C
September24°C23°C
October21°C20°C
November19°C17°C
December16°C14°C
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
16°C15°C
18 Apr
88%
15°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
16°C15°C
19 Apr
16°C15°C
Monday
13 Apr
17°C16°C
20 Apr
17°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
18°C17°C
21 Apr
17°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
18°C17°C
22 Apr
18°C17°C
Thursday
16 Apr
17°C17°C
23 Apr
18°C17°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
18°C16°C
24 Apr
18°C17°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Qatar Airways, SKY express, Turkish Airlines, and Fly Safair. Cape Town and Santorini have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Santorini?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santorini and London, Athens, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Glasgow, Tirana, Rome, Bucharest, Mykonos, Istanbul, Naples, New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Sofia, Prague, Larnaca, Los Angeles.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
What airports are near Santorini?
The main airport in Santorini is Santorini (Thira) National. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between Cape Town and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Santorini with Aegean, Qatar Airways, SKY express, Turkish Airlines, Fly Safair.
When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and Santorini, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cape Town and Santorini?
Traveling between Cape Town and Santorini, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cape Town?
There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International
How many airports are there near Santorini?
There are a number of airports in and around Santorini. The main one is Santorini (Thira) National and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Santorini depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Santorini arrive?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Santorini depart?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Santorini arrive?

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