Travelling from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, making Rome one hour behind Santorini (Thira).
Choose from four weekly Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
To ensure you catch your JTR to FCO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering JTR to FCO flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive without delay 66.67% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between JTR and FCO:
Athens International Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Palermo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, R 519 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,038. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JTR to FCO, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
87% of flights leaving Santorini (Thira) Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of JTR.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini (Thira) Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near JTR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider staying in a hotel near FCO if you're on a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and discover more of Rome and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JTR to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a visit to Milan will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Italy, consider Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.


