Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Athens and Santorini (Thira) are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are 297 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, select the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:40 with Ryanair.
Your ATH to JTR flight won't wait if you're 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.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Santorini (Thira), Greece. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Sky Express is the most punctual carrier that offers ATH to JTR flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and JTR:
Mikonos Airport
Naples International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
At the moment, Rs4,777 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs9,599. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to JTR by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights taking off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to JTR if you're catching a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to JTR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Santorini (Thira), now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.