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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rome to Santorini (Thira) flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Compare routes from Rome to Santorini (Thira) below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santorini (Thira).

Rome to Santorini (Thira): Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 920
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Rome to Santorini (Thira): Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rome to Santorini (Thira) is R 1,960. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Rome to Santorini (Thira).
Wizz Air Malta, Malta Air and Ryanair fly direct from Rome to Santorini (Thira).
As of November 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Rome to Santorini (Thira).
The cheapest month to fly from Rome to Santorini (Thira) is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rome to Santorini (Thira) Airport on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santorini (Thira) but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santorini (Thira) is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Santorini (Thira) is Wizz Air Malta .

Travelling from Rome to Santorini International Airport (JTR): What you need to know

  • Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Rome to Santorini International Airport (JTR). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.

  • Around 2 hours 10 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Rome to Santorini International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome. Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira).

  • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services every week. You can travel from FCO to JTR on Ryanair's 6:05am flight.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to JTR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.

Airports in Rome

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • You can take a direct flight from Rome to Santorini International Airport (JTR) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

  • At FCO, there's a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Rome to Santorini International Airport, including:

  • The preferred choice for passengers flying between FCO and JTR is Ryanair.

  • FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Santorini International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • Of the flights that depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

  • Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Santorini International Airport. Check out these connections between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and JTR:

    • Stansted Airport (STN)

    • Manchester Airport (MAN)

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • You can arrive at CIA from the centre of Rome in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Rome to JTR flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:

  • Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.

About Santorini International Airport (JTR)

  • Have a late flight from Rome to Santorini International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near JTR and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.

  • Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Rome to Santorini International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Santorini International Airport (JTR)

  • At the moment, R 920 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Santorini International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,960. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap flights from Rome to JTR by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Rome to Santorini International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Rome to JTR.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Rome to Santorini International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Rome to Santorini International Airport (JTR)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Santorini International Airport (JTR). Visit Santorini (Thira) in February for a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Rome to JTR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Santorini International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).

More about Santorini (Thira)

  • Start your Santorini (Thira) trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Santorini International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Santorini (Thira) when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Santorini caldera followed by Sunset Oia and Views of Santorini and Caldera.

Explore more of Greece

  • Santorini (Thira) is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

  • Where to next? Travel to Acharnes. It's about 241 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira) and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.

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