Beach · Romance · Sunsets. Compare cheap flights to Santorini from UK airports — flight time 3h 48m from London.
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Santorini is a medium-haul destination from the UK — around 3h 48m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic short break. Travellers come for the beaches, a romantic break and the sunsets. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Gatwick, London Stansted and Manchester — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for May–Sep. The lowest return fare we have seen is £137 for a trip starting in April, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Greek the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £137 (trip starting in April) | £217 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £142 (trip starting in April) | £603 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £187 (trip starting in June) | £263 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £205 (trip starting in May) | £283 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £291 (trip starting in December) | £295 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £349 (trip starting in June) | £383 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | – | – | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | – | – | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | – | – | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | – | – | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Santorini is £137 for a trip starting in April, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 6 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £217 to £603. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Santorini: £137 from London Gatwick (trip starting in April, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Santorini: London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Luton and Newcastle. Each has its own fare page.
You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Santorini from UK airports include easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, TUI Airways and Jet2.
Key fact: London Gatwick has the lowest stored return fare for Santorini: £137 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for May–Sep if you want Santorini at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Greek is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Santorini: May–Sep. Flight time from London: about 3h 48m.
Direct flights from London to Santorini take approximately 3h 48m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Santorini: London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Luton and Newcastle. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Santorini is £137 for a trip starting in April, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £217. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Santorini was £137 from London Gatwick, then London Stansted £142, Manchester £187 and London Heathrow £205. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £217 from London Gatwick, then Manchester £263 and London Heathrow £283. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Santorini accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Greek. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
