Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
3 hours 58 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport. Santorini (Thira) is 2 hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from 5 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport. The 08:00 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available between LHR and JTR. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 17:30 if you're not into early starts.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Visiting Santorini (Thira) (and discovering more of Greece!) is simple with British Airways. This popular airline runs direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the LHR - JTR route include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Brussels Airport
Vienna International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Greece. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before booking your cheap ticket from LHR to JTR, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
C$146 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport. Return flights start at C$289. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap flight tickets from LHR to JTR by booking 2 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, London Heathrow Airport can be reached in about 57 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider booking a hotel near JTR if you're taking a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 reach the center driving.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santorini (Thira). If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from LHR to JTR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santorini (Thira)
Start your Santorini (Thira) trip right by finding a great place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from LHR to JTR, browse our hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Fira, Santorini caldera and View point on Red Beach are top sights which should be on every Santorini (Thira) itinerary.
Complete your Santorini (Thira) trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Santorini International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Santorini (Thira) escape.