Cheap flights from Bristol to Santorini from £68
Updated 2026-08-05
2779 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 52m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Bristol (BRS) to Santorini (JTR). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Bristol
Bristol Airport is the South West's main hub and one of the easyJet network's important UK bases, alongside Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI. The airport sits 8 miles south of Bristol with Flyer A1 bus service to the city centre. Most routes are short-haul European leisure — Spain, Greek islands, Portugal and Italy lead the schedule, with KLM and Aer Lingus adding hub connections to Amsterdam and Dublin for onward long-haul.
Arriving in Santorini
Santorini Airport is 6 km southeast of Fira, with bus service to the capital in 20 minutes (€2). Capacity is highly seasonal — most UK direct flights operate May to October only. Outside that window, route via Athens. Peak-season fares (July–August) can run 3× off-peak; June and September are the value sweet spot for Cycladic-island travel.
Who flies BRS to JTR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 3h 52m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 52m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 52m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 52m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 3h 52m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Bristol to Santorini FAQs
Direct flights from Bristol (BRS) to Santorini (JTR) take approximately 3h 52m for the 2779 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
5 carriers operate direct service from Bristol (BRS) to Santorini (JTR): easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways and KLM. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Greece (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece before booking.
Santorini (JTR) is the primary international airport for Santorini. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £82 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £68, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £68. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.