Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is 2 hours behind Santorini (Thira), where Santorini International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from JTR to Glasgow.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from JTR to Glasgow, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Greece. But before booking your flight tickets from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Central Santorini (Thira) to JTR is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 10 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JTR? If you've booked an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Glasgow
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow is C$327. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$546. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JTR to Glasgow if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 33 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. Following your flight from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 38 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 53 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near PIK. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from JTR to Glasgow at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Glasgow
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow. June is the busiest month to travel to Glasgow. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from JTR to Glasgow sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
After locking in your flight from Santorini International Airport to Glasgow, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
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