Santorini travel guide for UK travellers
4 min read · Updated 29 June 2026 · Wayfare Travels
Few places deliver a view like Santorini's caldera. It's a romantic, photogenic Greek island that works beautifully as a relaxed week or a special long weekend.
Best time to visit
Late April to June and September to October give you warm weather, swimmable seas and fewer crowds than the July–August peak.
High summer is gorgeous but busy and pricier; winter is very quiet with many businesses closed.
Getting there from the UK
In summer there are seasonal direct flights from the UK to Santorini (JTR); at other times you can connect via Athens.
Off-peak fares can start from around £318 return — book early for the summer direct services, which sell out.
What to do
Watch the famous sunset from Oia, walk the caldera path from Fira, and take a catamaran trip to the hot springs and red and white beaches.
Don't miss the island's wineries — Santorini's volcanic Assyrtiko is some of Greece's best.
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