Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
- Known for Oia and Fira (Thira) blue domed roofs (and churches), the Heart of Santorini in Megalochori village..
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Kanakari.
- Served by Santorini Airport (JTR).
History
Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480. The municipality of Santorini includes the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia, and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, Anydros, and Christiana. The total land area is 90 km2 (35 mi2). Santorini is part of the Thira regional unit.
Must-see attractions
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- easyJet U2 (A320) · 2 routes: London, Manchester
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 2 routes: Amsterdam, Nea Anghialos
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A319, A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Air Berlin AB (A320, A321, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Austrian Airlines OS (F70) · 1 route: Vienna*
- British Airways BA (A320) · 1 route: London
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 1 route: Cologne
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Niki HG (A320, A321, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Olympic Airlines OA (A319, A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- US Airways US (A321) · 1 route: Athens*
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Venice
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Santorini Airport (JTR). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JTR has direct flights to 10 destinations on 13 airlines (incl. Athens, Vienna, London, Amsterdam, Brussels…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Santorini Old Port - Fira, 2.9 km); routes include Old Port Fira - Santorini New Port, Santorini New Port - Nea Kameni, Nea Kameni - Palaia Kameni.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santorini, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.