Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, which makes Santorini (Thira) three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Your MAA to JTR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Santorini International Airport. Abu Dhabi International Airport is a popular stopover on the MAA to JTR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
$822 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,292. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to JTR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Chennai Airport to Santorini International Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Pick up a Santorini International Airport rental car and discover Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Santorini International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you want to explore Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to JTR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.