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Various airlines fly from Rome to Santorini. Consider flying the eco-friendly airlines travelling the Rome to Santorini route, including Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. Consider flying Aegean Airlines from Rome to Santorini, with flights emitting roughly 60% less carbon. Flights from Rome to Santorini release approximately 448 kg of carbon per passenger. Aegean Airlines has fuel-efficient aeroplanes, which reduce emissions for sustainable travel.

If you have special needs, consider flying Aegean Airlines from Rome to Santorini, as the airline has facilities and offers assistance services of this kind. The airline provides wheelchairs upon request for passengers with limited mobility and offers assistance services by trained staff for visual- and hearing-impaired passengers. The airline provides pre-flight assistance and priority seating for comfortable travel.

Among airlines operating Rome to Thera flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Rome and Thera.

Flights from Rome to Thera may depart from several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Flights usually arrive at Thera Santorini (JTR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rome to Thera:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $206 return via Bari Palese (BRI), compared with $267 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Rome to Thera most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Bari Palese (BRI) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 1% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Rome to Thera route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $256 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $371, a difference of $115. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rome to Thera route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome to Thera:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:15
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 40% above the route average of $301. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rome to Thera takes 2h 10m, covering 2,049 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Rome to Thera are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 5h 38m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 10h 17m via Bari Palese (BRI).

Thera is 1 hour ahead of Rome (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Thera Santorini Airport (JTR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CarQ
· Centauro
· Europcar
· ADDCAR RENTAL
· Exer Rent a Car

Return flights from Rome to Thera range from $209 to $421, with an average of $301 over the past 12 months. Anything below $209 counts as a good deal.