Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) one hour ahead of Rome.
Flights from FCO to JTR start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 19:15 with Wizz Air Malta. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your FCO to JTR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Santorini (Thira) holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Greece:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FCO and JTR:
Palese Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Falcone-Borsellino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is £40. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £88. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to JTR by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from FCO to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near FCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're arriving on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near JTR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santorini (Thira). If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FCO to JTR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Santorini (Thira). Around 140 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you want to check out another side of Greece, consider Larisa, about 280 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.
