Travel & Stay

Since there are no direct flights from North America to Santorini (JTR), you will need to make at least one

connection. For a first-timer, the journey is half the fun—as long as you know which "hop" to choose.

Here are the two best ways to get from the US to Santorini:

1. The "Athens Hop" (Most Popular & Reliable)

This is the most common route. Guests fly from a major US hub (like JFK, Newark, Chicago, or Atlanta)

directly to Athens (ATH), then take a short domestic flight to the island.

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• The Journey:

  • A ~9–10 hour transatlantic flight followed by a 45-minute flight to Santorini.

• Airlines:

  • Major US carriers (Delta, United, American, Emirates) fly into Athens. For the second leg, use Aegean Airlines or Sky Express.

• Pro Tip:

  • If booking separate tickets, allow at least 3 hours between landing in Athens and the Santorini flight to clear customs and re-check bags.

2. The "European Hub" (Recommended)

Instead of Athens, guests can connect through a major European city. This is often the most comfortable

way to travel if they aren't starting in a city that flies directly to Athens.

• The Journey:

  • Fly to a hub like London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), or Munich (MUC), then fly directly from there to Santorini.

• Airlines:

  • British Airways (via London), Air France (via Paris), or Lufthansa (via Munich/Frankfurt).

• Pro Tip:

  • This option is great because you skip the "Athens double-handling" of luggage. Your bags are usually checked all the way through to Santorini.