Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.
Flights from FCO to JTR start from 06:05 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 19:10 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, there are four weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your FCO to JTR flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Santorini (Thira) — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier that operates FCO to JTR flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and JTR:
Athens International Airport
Palermo Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
25 € is the lowest price for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Return flights start from 53 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to JTR by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from FCO to JTR.
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Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of all flights departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
If you're getting in on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near JTR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Santorini (Thira) in March.
Before locking in your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FCO to JTR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, about 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among the biggest draws.


