Cheap flights from Kunming to Santorini from £363

Cheap flights from Kunming to Santorini from £363

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3 stops
Fri, May 8
Kunming KMGSantorini JTR
£363
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Fri, May 8
Kunming KMGSantorini JTR
£434
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Fri, May 8
Kunming KMGSantorini JTR
£436
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3 stops
Fri, May 8
Kunming KMGSantorini JTR
£437
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Fri, May 8
Kunming KMGSantorini JTR
£448
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Fri, May 8
Kunming KMGSantorini JTR
£478
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£676
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£748
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Fri, May 8 – Fri, May 15
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£758
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£773
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£363

Cheapest round-trip

£676

Average round-trip

£1,088

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

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

Check-in for a flight from Kunming to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
SKY expressSEHGQNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
RyanairRYRFRNo

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 Qatar Airways, SKY express, China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Ryanair. Kunming and Santorini have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Bangkok, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Tokyo, Hanoi, Guangzhou, Tashkent, Hong Kong, Barcelona, San Francisco, Toronto, Penang, New Delhi, Dhaka, Seoul.
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 Kunming?
The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying.
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 Kunming and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Santorini with Qatar Airways, SKY express, China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Kunming and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming 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 Kunming and Santorini?
Traveling between Kunming 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 Kunming?
There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying
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 Kunming and Santorini depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Santorini arrive?
What time do flights between Kunming and Santorini depart?
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