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Santorini travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Santorini with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Santorini.
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Santorini travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Santorini with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Santorini - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 4 hours |
| Time difference | UK +2 hours |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + F plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
Why visit Santorini?
Considering a holiday to the Santorini? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or culture to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.
- Beaches
- Culture
- Nature
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Santorini weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  14 |
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 19 |
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 28 |
27 |
 25 |
22 |
19 |
16 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  11 |
10 |
 8 |
 5 |
 3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
| Sea temperature °C |  16 |
16 |
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16 |
 19 |
 22 |
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 24 |
24 |
22 |
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17 |
The Santorini weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Thira.
Santorini travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Santorini from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Santorini - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Santorini - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Safe travel advisories for Santorini - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Santorini - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Santorini.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Santorini travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Santorini with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Santorini - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Santorini - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Santorini - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Santorini, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Santorini covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Santorini with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Santorini - Ministry of Health, Greece
- Coronavirus timeline in Santorini - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Santorini - Hellenic Republic Travel Advice
Santorini travel features
Do you want to learn more about Santorini? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Santorini.
Santorini FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Santorini including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Greece?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Greece. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Santorini from the UK?
The flight time to Santorini from the UK is typically 4 hours.
Flights to Santorini
What is the time difference between Santorini and the UK?
The time difference between Santorini and the UK is UK time+2 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Santorini?
The main language spoken in Santorini is Greek.
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What is the currency in Santorini?
The currency in Santorini is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in Santorini?
Santorini uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Santorini?
They drive on the right side of the road in Santorini.
Find out more about driving in Greece with International Drivers Association*, RAC* and Halfords*.
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