Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Rome: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Rome.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour behind Santorini (Thira), where Santorini International Airport is located.
Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route, with 3 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from JTR to FCO is with Wizz Air Malta at 23:00. Choose the first departure with Ryanair at 09:25 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from JTR to Rome, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Rome are available for booking. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will be where your journey ends.
Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Rome. Book your seat with one of these:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from JTR to Rome, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You won't need a visa for Italy if you hold a passport from Greece and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Santorini International Airport to Rome, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Central Santorini (Thira) to JTR is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Rome? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to JTR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Rome
R 671 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Santorini International Airport to Rome. A return flight starts from R 1,536. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from JTR to Rome, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of the departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Santorini International Airport to Rome. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 51 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Santorini International Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. Once you've disembarked your flight from Santorini International Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CIA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from JTR to Rome at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Santorini International Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Rome, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
When booking your flight from Santorini International Airport to Rome, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from JTR to Rome in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Santorini International Airport to Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Rome itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
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