Cheap flights from Krakow to Thira

October is the cheapest month on this route, and it falls at the edge of the season, when the island is calmer and seats are easier to find. Fares are listed for most months of the year, from September round to August, so you can weigh a high-summer swim against a spring or late-autumn trip. July and August are the busiest weeks, and Polish school holidays and long weekends push fares up fast, so book those well ahead. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and flying out and back on quieter days opens up cheaper combinations. If your dates are flexible, let the price calendar choose the week rather than fixing the dates first.

Several carriers sell tickets between Krakow and Santorini. Wizz Air and Ryanair are the low-cost names, and their fares cover a seat and a small personal bag; a cabin trolley, a checked suitcase and a seat choice all cost extra. Aegean Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian, Lufthansa Cityline and Eurowings are the full-service options, where a bag and refreshments usually come with the fare. Some of these fly the route directly, others sell it as a connection through their own hub, so read the itinerary before you compare totals, because a low-cost fare and a full-service one rarely cover the same things.

Santorini's airport is the island's single arrival point, and it sits close to the main towns on the caldera side, with the quieter beaches a longer transfer away. Buses meet many arrivals, taxis are limited and fill fast in high season, and pre-booked transfers or a rental car are the other usual ways in. Check that a bus still runs at your arrival time, since services follow the day's flight schedule rather than running late into the night. Landing after dark, or on a delayed evening flight, is easier when your transfer is already arranged.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Thira

17 k (2011)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your ticket leaves from Krakow's Balice airport and not from another Polish city.
• On a low-cost fare with Wizz Air or Ryanair, add the cabin bag and checked luggage before you compare totals.
• If the legs are sold as separate tickets, leave a long buffer so a delay on the first flight does not cost you the second.
• Carry a valid passport or ID card for Greece and check the entry rules for your nationality before booking.
• Decide whether the direct flight is worth it to you or whether a cheaper one-stop routing through a hub suits your dates.
• Book early for July and August, when seats on this route go quickly.