Akrotiri travel guide

Akrotiri Tourism | Akrotiri Guide

You're Going to Love Akrotiri

Akrotiri is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Akrotiri has to offer.

When to visit Akrotiri

Akrotiri in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£419
2 travellers
Flight to Akrotiri
3 nights at hotel
Akrotiri in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£419
2 travellers
Flight to Akrotiri
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Akrotiri

Plane

When flying to Akrotiri, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Akrotiri include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Akrotiri from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Akrotiri is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 233 km from Akrotiri. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Akrotiri, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Akrotiri include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Akrotiri from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Akrotiri is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 233 km from Akrotiri. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Akrotiri

Airlines serving Akrotiri

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (145 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,450 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,774 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
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Where to stay in Akrotiri

From 5-star hotels such as the Astarte Suites to great affordable options like the Earino Suites and Villa, Akrotiri offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £277 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Akrotiri

Most booked hotels in Akrotiri

Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Apanemo Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Acroterra Rosa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£148+
Astarte Suites
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£207+
Caldera Romantica
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£56+
Villa Livadaros
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£33+

Hiring a car in Akrotiri

Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Akrotiri (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.07 and £26.76.

Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Akrotiri (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.07 and £26.76.