Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your AUH to JTR flight.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Etihad Airways has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Santorini (Thira) — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Etihad Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between AUH and JTR include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
C$189 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$429. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book eight months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AUH to JTR.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from AUH to JTR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights leaving Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on time at their destination.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Reserve 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 set of wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport about three weeks ahead.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you want to visit Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're eager to discover 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 the biggest draws.