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Samos
A green, mountainous island, the birthplace of Pythagoras, with its own sweet wine.
The Tunnel of Eupalinos: an ancient tunnel dug from both ends
Photo: Tomisti · CC BY-SA 4.0
A water tunnel about 1km long, dug through a mountain from both ends in the 6th century BC. You can walk part of it.
WhereAbout 1 miles from the airport (SMI)
Getting thereIn Pythagoreio, about 15 minutes' drive.
Direct flights to Samos from the UK
3 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Jet2 | Oct, May to Sep | 1,712 mi |
| Manchester | Jet2 | Oct, May to Sep | 1,759 mi |
| Stansted | Jet2 | Oct, May to Sep | 1,620 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Samos by month
14°Jan
14°Feb
16°Mar
20°Apr
25°May
30°Jun
33°Jul
33°Aug
29°Sep
24°Oct
18°Nov
15°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 7° | 15 |
| February | 14° | 7° | 10 |
| March | 16° | 8° | 10 |
| April | 20° | 11° | 6 |
| May | 25° | 15° | 3 |
| June | 30° | 20° | 2 |
| July | 33° | 23° | 0 |
| August | 33° | 23° | 0 |
| September | 29° | 19° | 2 |
| October | 24° | 16° | 4 |
| November | 18° | 11° | 11 |
| December | 15° | 9° | 13 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Samos). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Greece travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.