Travelling from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport (JTR) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 58 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport.
Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira). The city's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest.
With 1 direct flights a week between the two airports, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Santorini International Airport (JTR) is the busiest route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 06:10. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from OTP to JTR is with Wizz Air Malta at 06:20.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to JTR, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport (JTR) leave from this terminal.
Wizz Air Malta is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport departing from OTP.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Bucharest to JTR that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between OTP and JTR include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
About Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider booking a hotel close to JTR if you have a late flight from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Santorini (Thira). With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
C$52 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport. Return flights start from C$141. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
Score flight tickets from Bucharest to JTR by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Bucharest to JTR.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Santorini (Thira) in February when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Santorini (Thira). The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Bucharest to JTR sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Santorini (Thira)
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santorini (Thira):
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Fira, Santorini caldera and View point on Red Beach are must-visits when exploring Santorini (Thira).
Complete your Santorini (Thira) trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Santorini (Thira) and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Bucharest to Santorini International Airport.
