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Tue, Oct 20
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£365
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Mon, Oct 19
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£375
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Thu, Oct 22
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£391
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Mon, Oct 19
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£398
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Tue, Oct 20
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£398
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Fri, Oct 23
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£414
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Fri, Oct 23 – Tue, Oct 27
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£605
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Tue, Oct 20 – Sun, Oct 25
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£635
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Fri, Oct 23 – Tue, Oct 27
Johannesburg JNBSantorini JTR
£639
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Fri, Oct 23 – Tue, Oct 27
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£649
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Tue, Oct 20 – Sun, Oct 25
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£666
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£365

Cheapest round-trip

£605

Average round-trip

£800

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Santorini

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

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
July26°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
336
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
15%
22°C21°C
17 Oct
20°C19°C
Sunday
11 Oct
29%
22°C22°C
18 Oct
20°C19°C
Monday
12 Oct
62%
22°C21°C
19 Oct
36%
21°C20°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
79%
21°C18°C
20 Oct
37%
21°C17°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
64%
18°C17°C
21 Oct
18°C17°C
Thursday
15 Oct
59%
18°C17°C
22 Oct
60%
21°C18°C
Friday
16 Oct
20°C18°C
23 Oct
65%
21°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Santorini. The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Fly Safair, Ryanair, SKY express, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and Santorini have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria 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 Johannesburg and Santorini?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Santorini with Aegean, Fly Safair, Ryanair, SKY express, Qatar Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Santorini?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Santorini?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Santorini depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Santorini arrive?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Santorini depart?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Santorini arrive?

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