Is Santorini a city or an island?

Santorini is an island, not a city. It's part of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. While Santorini has several towns and villages, such as Fira and Oia, the whole area, known for its stunning landscapes and unique architecture, is an island.

Is Santorini expensive?

Santorini is generally considered an expensive destination. Due to its popularity and unique beauty, prices for accommodations, dining, and activities can be higher compared to other Greek Islands . However, budget options are available, and costs can be managed with careful planning.

What's Santorini known for?

Santorini is famous for its dramatic views, stunning sunsets, and unique white and blue architecture. The island is also known for its volcanic beaches, luxury resorts, and ancient archaeological sites like Akrotiri. Santorini's vineyards produce some distinctive wines thanks to the volcanic soil, but the island is most famous for its sweet Vinsanto white wine.

Why is Santorini's sunset famous?

Oia is the prime location in Santorini for watching its renowned sunsets. From this vantage point, the sun's descent over the volcanic caldera creates a spectacle of colours, beautifully contrasting with the Aegean Sea and the island's iconic buildings. This view has made Oia a sought-after spot for those eager to experience Santorini's unique evening charm.

Does Santorini have an airport?

To visit Santorini, you fly into Santorini (Thira) International Airport. The airport serves both domestic and international flights and is the primary gateway for travellers heading to the island. From the UK, you can fly with easyJet from Bristol , Edinburgh , London Gatwick , London Luton , and Manchester airports to Santorini.

How far is Santorini from the UK by plane?

It's roughly 2,650km (1,645 miles) from the UK to Santorini. The flight typically takes about 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the departure point and flight conditions. This duration makes Santorini a good destination for travellers from the UK looking for a Mediterranean getaway.

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Why fly to Santorini?

If you like picture perfect whitewashed Greek villages overlooking turquoise seas, beautiful boutique hotels, and some of the world’ most stunning sunset views, then look no further than the Greek island of Santorini.

This Greek gem is definitely one of the Mediterranean’s chicest islands and as Santorini travel guides will tell you is a place that entices visitors back year after year. Remember all those famous postcards of blindingly white Greek churches overlooking the sea? Well, they were taken here.

At first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking the island is little more than a barren rock, and you’d be right. Santorini was created way back in 1600 BC by a volcanic explosion that blew apart half the island and wiped out Europe’s first civilisation, the Minoans. Today, Santorini is the world’s only inhabited caldera with beautiful, bustling, white villages packed tightly above the 260 metre volcano walls. One look and you can understand why many people claim it to be the lost island of Atlantis.

easyJet holidays to Santorini

Santorini has become one of the Mediterranean’s chicest islands, with many tourists returning year after year. easyJet holidays can not only fly you to this beautiful holiday destination, but we can take care of everything else you need for a fantastic Santorini holiday. Choose from luxury to great value deals, as well as self-catering or all-inclusive. Santorini is a real Mediterranean gem, with stunning views and beautiful weather.

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When's the best time to go?

Hottest month

July

Coldest month

January

Best time to visit

From June through to August, Santorini is filled with sunseeking holiday makers who fly into the Cycladic Island to relax in its high temperatures and bask on sunny shores. During these months the Aegean Sea is at its warmest and there's plenty of entertainment to be found in the lively bar and restaurant scene.

Avoid the crowds

Visit Kalamata in September or October and you'll avoid both the busiest months of high summer and the peak prices that go with them. September and October are only marginally cooler than August and the sea has not yet started to cool down. You'll have a lot more elbow space in the Old Town and on the beach too.

Your Santorini Questions Answered

: Santorini is an island, not a city. It's part of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. While Santorini has several towns and villages, such as Fira and Oia, the whole area, known for its stunning landscapes and unique architecture, is an island.