Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are eight London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport flights. To get going early, opt for the 06:25 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:25 with easyJet.
Your LGW to JTR flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Traveling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Santorini (Thira) (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Naples International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Right now, $38 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $72. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to JTR.
September is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 50 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Follow your own route with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and experience more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to central Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santorini (Thira). If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 73ºF and 81ºF. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 50ºF and 61ºF. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to JTR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santorini (Thira). Around 140 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 280 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.