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Flights from Rome to Santorini can be long . Choose comfort by booking flights with airlines that offer first-class and executive tickets. You will access superior services such as flexibility on ticket changes, free executive lounge access, seat pre-selection, and priority boarding.

When traveling from FCO to Santorini, many airlines offer one-stop and two-stop along the route. Ryanair passes through Bari Palese Airport (BRI), while Aegean Airlines passes through Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH). Time spent on each layover ranges from 50 minutes up to 23 hours.

If you want to travel sustainably, the most sustainable airlines to Santorini are Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. With its sustainability program, Argean Airline has reduced carbon emissions by introducing a large Airbus A320/321 neo in its fleet renewal program. When traveling to Santorini, you can find Aegean flights with up to 61% less carbon emission.

JTR airport serves Santorini and nearby towns including Fira, Mesaria, Kamari, Thira, and Naxos. Passengers heading to these cities can connect to their destination using Ktel buses and shuttles from Santorini Airport to the different destinations. For instance, there are about 16 scheduled buses to Fira. The bus stop is located outside the terminal's door opposite the taxi rank.

Among airlines operating Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Thera.

Flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and arrive at Thera Santorini (JTR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $148 round-trip via Bari Palese (BRI), compared to $192 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 96% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Bari Palese (BRI) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 1% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $185 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $268, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 8:15 am
• Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $218. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera takes 2h 10m, covering 799 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $58, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 5h 38m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 10h 17m via Bari Palese (BRI).

Thera is 1 hour ahead of Rome Fiumicino Airport (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Thera Santorini Airport (JTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CarQ
• Centauro
• Europcar
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Exer Rent a Car

Round-trip flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thera range from $151 to $304, with an average of $218 over the past 12 months. Anything below $151 counts as a good deal.