Cheap flights from Manchester to Santorini from £59
Updated 2026-08-05
2855 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 58m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Manchester (MAN) 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 Manchester
Manchester is the UK's third-largest airport and the dominant Northern hub for both short-haul and long-haul. The airport's three terminals serve a deep mix of full-service carriers (BA, Lufthansa, KLM), low-cost operators (Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair) and intercontinental long-haul (Emirates, Qatar, Singapore, Virgin Atlantic). Northern travellers usually save 90+ minutes versus heading down to Heathrow or Gatwick — and on European routes Manchester fares are competitive with the London airports.
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 MAN to JTR?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 58m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 3h 58m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 58m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 58m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 3h 58m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 3h 58m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 3h 58m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 3h 58m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Manchester to Santorini FAQs
Direct flights from Manchester (MAN) to Santorini (JTR) take approximately 3h 58m for the 2855 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Manchester (MAN) to Santorini (JTR): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, British Airways and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com 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 £72 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £90, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £59. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.