Cheap flights from Riyadh to Santorini from £214

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2 stops
Mon, May 11
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£214
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Sun, May 10
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£266
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£268
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£298
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£298
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1 stop
Wed, May 13
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£328
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2 stops
Mon, May 11 – Sat, May 16
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£485
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Mon, May 11 – Fri, May 15
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£510
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2 stops
Mon, May 11 – Fri, May 15
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£551
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1 stop
Wed, May 13 – Mon, May 18
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£578
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1 stop
Fri, May 15 – Wed, May 20
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£591
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Fri, May 15 – Wed, May 20
Riyadh RUHSantorini JTR
£603
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£214

Cheapest round-trip

£485

Average round-trip

£598

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
25 Apr
89%
16°C15°C
2 May
17°C16°C
Sunday
26 Apr
86%
18°C16°C
3 May
80%
15°C15°C
Monday
27 Apr
18°C17°C
4 May
88%
15°C14°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
16°C16°C
5 May
89%
16°C14°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
17°C16°C
6 May
18°C17°C
Thursday
30 Apr
18°C17°C
7 May
19°C18°C
Friday
1 May
18°C17°C
8 May
20°C18°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Ryanair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, SKY express, and Turkish Airlines. Riyadh and Santorini have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
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 Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
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 Riyadh and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Santorini with Aegean, Ryanair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, SKY express, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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 Riyadh and Santorini?
Traveling between Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Santorini arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Santorini depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Santorini arrive?

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