Flying from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The average duration of a direct flight from London to Santorini International Airport is 3 hours 58 minutes.
Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira). The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santorini International Airport (JTR) is the most popular route. There are 8 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with easyJet at 17:25. Go for the first LHR to JTR departure operated by easyJet at 06:25 if you want to get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to JTR.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR) are available from here.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Santorini International Airport with British Airways.
We make it simple to book a flight from London to JTR that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and JTR include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is roughly 31 kilometres from central London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Santorini International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR)? Check out the fares departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
There are numerous airlines that operate direct flights from London to JTR. Compare your options below to see which carrier works best with your plans leaving from LGW:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Santorini International Airport, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to JTR:
About Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Santorini International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near JTR:
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
For a one-way ticket from London to Santorini International Airport, RM101 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from RM180. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from London to JTR, reserve your journey 1 month before your departure date.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from London to Santorini International Airport if you plan your holiday for October. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Santorini International Airport. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London to Santorini International Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Santorini (Thira). If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from London to JTR, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from London to Santorini International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Santorini (Thira)
Start your Santorini (Thira) trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Santorini International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Fira and Santorini caldera are a couple of top attractions to put on your Santorini (Thira) to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at View point on Red Beach.
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