Flights from Paris (CDG) to Santorini (JTR)

The seasonal window

Non-stop service starts in late March or April and ends in late October. In winter the only way in is via Athens on Aegean or Sky Express, usually with a connection of two hours or more, and JTR itself operates a much reduced schedule.

Peak is July and August, when non-stops fill months ahead and fares triple. May, early June and late September give you warm sea, open tavernas and fares near the $180 floor.

Low-cost or full-service

Transavia and Volotea fly the non-stops at the lowest fares, but note that Volotea uses Paris Orly, not Charles de Gaulle. Neither includes checked baggage in the base fare — add it at booking, where it is roughly half the airport price.

Aegean via Athens costs more and takes longer, but it includes baggage, protects your connection on a single ticket and runs year-round. On a winter trip it is the only sensible option.

Arriving at Thira

JTR is a single-runway airport with one small terminal, and it saturates in summer. Passport control is minimal for Schengen arrivals, but the baggage hall is slow — budget 40 minutes from wheels-down. Pre-book a transfer: the taxi rank has around 30 cars for the whole island and the queue in August is long.

Airlines and fares on this route

Indicative return fares for one adult in economy, seen in the last 30 days. Availability at these prices is limited and changes continuously.