East Midlands to Santorini flights
Updated 2026-11-04
East Midlands (EMA) to Santorini (JTR) is 2771 km, typically flown in 3h 52m. 3 airlines listed on this route.
Which airlines fly from Nottingham to Santorini?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 52m |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 52m |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 52m |
Airlines listed for this airport pair. Frequencies vary by season.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
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.
Nottingham to Santorini FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Santorini (JTR) take approximately 3h 52m for the 2771 km journey. Airport-to-airport time depends on winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Airlines listed on this route: Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways.
In the fares we recorded in the week to , the lowest one-way fare to Santorini was from London Gatwick (£65), then London Stansted £70, London Heathrow £127 and Manchester £224. Lowest fares seen, not live prices.
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