Wizz Air Santorini flights become more accessible as the airline launches direct London Gatwick–Santorini services from July 1, 2026 with fares from £45.99.
Summary: Wizz Air Santorini flights will launch direct service between London Gatwick and Santorini from July 1, 2026. The twice-weekly route (Wednesdays and Sundays) offers one-way fares starting at £45.99, expanding Wizz Air’s network across Greece.
Wizz Air is adding a direct, budget option for UK travellers to Santorini, introducing twice-weekly flights from London Gatwick to the Greek island beginning on July 1, 2026. The new service will be available on Wednesdays and Sundays, with one-way fares advertised from £45.99.
Route details and schedule
The London Gatwick–Santorini link will operate twice per week, designed to give travellers straightforward, low-cost access to one of Greece’s most sought-after islands. Tickets for the route will be sold via Wizz Air’s website and its mobile app.
This launch is part of Wizz Air’s broader expansion across Greece this summer. The carrier has already announced new services to Chania, Corfu, Mykonos, Rhodes and Zakynthos, further broadening its Greek network.
Santorini’s appeal and accessibility
Santorini is famed for its whitewashed cliffside villages, dramatic volcanic caldera and celebrated sunsets, and has traditionally been considered a premium destination. By adding budget fares, Wizz Air aims to open the island to travellers who may previously have been deterred by higher costs.
Wizz Air’s low-cost strategy across Europe
Wizz Air has positioned itself as a carrier that broadens access to popular and lesser-known destinations through budget fares. From the UK, the airline now operates over 110 routes connecting to nearly 80 destinations, and the Santorini service continues that trend of making iconic locations more affordable.
- Launch date: July 1, 2026
- Frequency: Twice weekly (Wednesdays and Sundays)
- Fares: One-way from £45.99
- Booking: Wizz Air website and mobile app
Competing carriers increase capacity
The addition of Wizz Air’s service comes as other operators also expand Greek schedules. Jet2, for instance, has boosted capacity to several islands, including Crete (Chania), Kos and Santorini, with increased flights planned for July through September 2026.
Benefits for travellers
Direct services cut out time-consuming connections and make weekend or short-break trips more feasible. Combined with competitive pricing, the route should appeal to couples, solo travellers and families seeking Santorini’s scenery without a premium price tag.
Tickets will be available through Wizz Air’s digital channels, and passengers can expect the carrier’s typical low-cost model—pay-as-you-go add-ons and basic fares that keep headline prices low.
Why this matters: For UK travellers and the wider industry, Wizz Air’s new Gatwick–Santorini route represents an affordable gateway to one of Europe’s most iconic islands, increases summer capacity to Greece, and highlights continued demand for budget options to popular holiday spots.
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