Travelling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Thessaloniki and Santorini (Thira) follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are four Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, go for the 09:10 Volotea flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:25 with Volotea.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your SKG to JTR flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Santorini (Thira) (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SKG and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Currently, £41 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £81. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SKG to JTR.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SKG to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Of all flights leaving Thessaloniki International Airport, 79.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Thessaloniki International Airport is around 11 miles from central Thessaloniki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SKG:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Grab a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is approximately 3 miles from central Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Santorini International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SKG to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santorini (Thira). Around 140 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 280 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.