Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 October
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akrotiri in October
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Akrotiri

Plane

When flying to Akrotiri, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Akrotiri include easyJet, Jet2 and Wizz Air. The shortest flight to Akrotiri from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Akrotiri is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 157 miles from Akrotiri. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and CarWiz, among others, in Rhodes.

Plane

When flying to Akrotiri, you’ll arrive at Santorini/Thira Airport (JTR), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Akrotiri include easyJet, Jet2 and Wizz Air. The shortest flight to Akrotiri from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Akrotiri is to pick up a car hire from Rhodes, which is about 157 miles from Akrotiri. You’ll find branches of ABBYCAR and CarWiz, among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Akrotiri

JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Akrotiri

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,001 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,654 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,659 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (231 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (424 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 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 Villa Iliovasilema Santorini, Akrotiri offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Akrotiri

Most booked hotels in Akrotiri

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Smaragdi Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Santorini Kastelli Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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Santorini Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Astarte Suites
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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Acroterra Rosa Luxury Suites & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Kalestesia Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Akrotiri

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.70 and £26.26.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.70 and £26.26.