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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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
£395
2 travellers
Flight to Akrotiri
3 nights at hotel
Akrotiri in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£395
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 Rhodes, which is about 253 km from Akrotiri. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.

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 Rhodes, which is about 253 km from Akrotiri. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rhodes.

Airports near Akrotiri

Airlines serving Akrotiri

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,818 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,069 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,695 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,312 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,129 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,369 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,081 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (315 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (401 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,235 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (334 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 Apanemo Hotel & Suites, Akrotiri offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £240 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)
£104+
Astro Palace Hotel & Suites
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Hotel Goulielmos
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Volcano View Hotel Santorini
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£138+
Caldera Romantica
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£57+
La Perla Villas and Suites - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£260+

Hiring a car in Akrotiri

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.55.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.55.