Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Santorini from £281

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Santorini from £281

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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£281
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Fri, Jul 24
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£294
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Sat, Jul 25
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£302
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£303
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Fri, Jul 24
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£304
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Fri, Jul 24
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£311
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£815
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£831
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£848
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£853
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£882
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Kota Kinabalu BKISantorini JTR
£889
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£281

Cheapest round-trip

£815

Average round-trip

£902

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
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
ScootTGWTRNo

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 Jul
25°C24°C
18 Jul
26°C25°C
Sunday
12 Jul
26°C24°C
19 Jul
26°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
25°C25°C
20 Jul
26°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
26°C24°C
21 Jul
11%
26°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
26°C25°C
22 Jul
26°C24°C
Thursday
16 Jul
26°C25°C
23 Jul
26°C25°C
Friday
17 Jul
25°C25°C
24 Jul
26°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia, Ryanair, and Scoot. Kota Kinabalu and Santorini have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei.
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 Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
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 Kota Kinabalu and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Santorini with Aegean, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia, Ryanair, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu and Santorini?
Traveling between Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang
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 Kota Kinabalu and Santorini depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Santorini arrive?
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