Statistics on Edinburgh-Santorini flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Santorini (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Santorini from Edinburgh airport is $ 280 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 234 (in october) and $ 352 (in december), which is a saving of $ 46 or a surplus of $ 73 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $211 to $264 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santorini before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Santorini plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santorini from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 234, saving $ 46 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 280). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 352).
Flight Edinburgh-Santorini: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 246 | $ 299 | fair price |
| February | $ 249 | $ 301 | fair price |
| March | $ 245 | $ 316 | fair price |
| April | $ 193 | $ 243 | good price |
| May | $ 195 | $ 255 | good price |
| June | $ 226 | $ 258 | good price |
| July | $ 246 | $ 280 | fair price |
| August | $ 248 | $ 282 | fair price |
| September | $ 203 | $ 248 | good price |
| October | $ 185 | $ 234 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 244 | $ 280 | fair price |
| December | $ 267 | $ 352 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Santorini
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Santorini range from $53 to $527. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $475 to $527). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $211 to $264 (28% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Santorini flight
There are 6 companies that serve Edinburgh from Santorini airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2, Aegean Airlines, British Airways and Wizz Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Santorini route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Santorini flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $29.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santorini to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $15. Conversely, departing from Santorini on a thursday may cost you an additional $26.
Top prices Edinburgh-Santorini
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 01-04 to 05-04-2025 | $ 247 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 03-04 to 08-04-2025 | $ 244 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 18-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 250 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 228 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 12-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 195 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 18-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 251 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 19-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 210 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 18-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 247 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 08-07 to 15-07-2025 | $ 246 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Santorini | 23-10 to 30-10-2025 | $ 245 | layover flight with Jet2 |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Santorini to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Santorini flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Santorini, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 233 $, which is a saving of 47 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (75 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Santorini flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 263 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 271), 3 to 4 months ($ 281) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 252 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 264), 3 to 4 months ($ 270), 4 to 5 months ($ 297) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 253 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 281), 2 to 3 months ($ 262), 4 to 5 months ($ 275), 5 to 6 months ($ 290), 6 to 7 months ($ 282), 8 to 9 months ($ 303) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 192 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 223), 3 to 4 months ($ 219) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 215 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 235), 1 to 2 months ($ 220), 2 to 3 months ($ 221), 4 to 5 months ($ 247), 6 to 7 months ($ 253) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 199 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 212), 2 to 3 months ($ 232), 3 to 4 months ($ 238), 4 to 5 months ($ 246) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 240 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 257), 2 to 3 months ($ 262), 3 to 4 months ($ 268), 4 to 5 months ($ 261), 5 to 6 months ($ 265) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 252 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 261), 7 to 8 months ($ 282) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 199 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 210), 2 to 3 months ($ 220), 7 to 8 months ($ 247) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 193 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 212), 2 to 3 months ($ 199), 3 to 4 months ($ 222) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 249 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 262) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 310 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 327) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Santorini are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $6 more.
Edinburgh to Santorini: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 345 $343 to $347 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 400 $274 to $463 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 435 $431 to $438 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 274 $262 to $293 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 302 $278 to $356 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 301 $244 to $385 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 298 $195 to $406 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 348 $247 to $793 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 320 $246 to $426 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 300 $268 to $348 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 341 $286 to $383 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 341 $245 to $422 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and march are cheaper to travel to Santorini. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!