Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Santorini (Thira).
You can choose from 446 weekly Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Plenty of airlines operate direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travel nonstop to Athens with these top carriers and get to know this incredible part of Greece:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for JTR to ATH flights, with 96.94% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between JTR and ATH:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Naples International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Right now, RM157 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM321. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JTR to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JTR to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from JTR land at their destination as scheduled 92.74% of the time.
Santorini International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near JTR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Santorini International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JTR to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.