Cheap flights from London Luton to Santorini from £91
Updated 2026-08-05
2661 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 44m with 4 airlines operating direct service from London Luton (LTN) 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 London Luton
Luton is Wizz Air and easyJet country, with secondary routes from Ryanair and TUI. The airport sits 32 miles north of central London with a direct Thameslink train via Luton Airport Parkway — there's now a DART shuttle bridging the station to the terminal. Fare structures lean budget; if you're after Eastern European, Greek island or Spanish-coast routes, Luton often beats the bigger London airports on price.
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 LTN to JTR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 3h 44m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 3h 44m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 44m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 44m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
London to Santorini FAQs
Direct flights from London Luton (LTN) to Santorini (JTR) take approximately 3h 44m for the 2661 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.
4 carriers operate direct service from London Luton (LTN) to Santorini (JTR): Wizz Air, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI Airways. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Wizz Air 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 £99 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £138, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £91. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.