Flying from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when organising your flight from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Book a direct London to Santorini International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira).
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santorini International Airport (JTR) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services each week. Travel from LHR to JTR on British Airways's 7:55am flight.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from London to JTR. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Santorini International Airport with British Airways. This well-known airline offers services from LHR.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with British Airways from LHR to JTR.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from London to JTR leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Santorini International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Santorini International Airport (JTR) flight ticket from this hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to JTR are available with easyJet.
easyJet is the top choice for bookings on the LGW to JTR route.
Break up your flight from London to Santorini International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and JTR include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to JTR flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Santorini International Airport can be booked from here.
Get set for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to JTR flight tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to JTR.
Searching for a flight ticket from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to JTR:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Santorini International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN make it to their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Have a late flight from London to Santorini International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near JTR and turn in quicker:
Grab a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Santorini International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Right now, $63 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Santorini International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $130. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from London to JTR, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on London to Santorini International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is when most people book flights from London to Santorini International Airport (JTR). Plan your visit to Santorini (Thira) in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your London to JTR flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Santorini International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC.
More about Santorini (Thira)
Start your Santorini (Thira) trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Santorini International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of things to do in Santorini (Thira) when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Santorini caldera followed by Sunset Oia and Views of Santorini and Caldera.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santorini (Thira). Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Any trip through Greece should include a visit to Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 241 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira).