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Overview: Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens flight
Flights from Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens depart on average 7 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:05, the last at 20:50. The fastest flight covers the 233 km distance in 45m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 233 km |
Average flight duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Flights per day 7 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 45m |
Cheapest month to travel March |
First flight 04:05 |
Last flight 20:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Flights per day
2
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £53.
Of the 2 flights that leave Santorini (Thira) National Airport for Athens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 233 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest flights will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




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Compare flight and ferry for Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £43, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 233 km
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£108 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens flight times
The table below shows live departures for Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens flights for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:30 Santorini (Thira) National Airport | 0h45 | 19:15 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:50 Santorini (Thira) National Airport | 1h00 | 21:50 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 05:20 Santorini (Thira) National Airport | 1h00 | 06:20 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens by flight or ferry
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FAQs: Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Thira) National Airport to Athens by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Santorini (Thira) National Airport and Athens
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and local products.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 2€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the Santorini Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal.
- Bus: Fira-Kamari
- Bus: Fira-Monolithos
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes.
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free shops and brands like Hellenic Duty Free and Korres.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking. Short-term parking located at P1 and P2, approximately 3.8€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Aegean Business Lounge and Skyserv Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located at the arrivals level, near Exit 3.
- Bus: X93, X95, X96, X97
- Metro: Line 3
- Suburban Railway: Proastiakos
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