Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Sofia and Santorini (Thira) are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Leave enough time to catch your SOF to JTR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Santorini International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SOF and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Naples International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is $81. A return plane ticket right now is $144. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOF to JTR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Sofia Airport to Santorini International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to JTR.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, 66.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sofia Airport is around 7 miles from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SOF? If you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Santorini International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're getting in on a late Sofia Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near JTR:
Follow your own route with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and chase adventure across Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is roughly 3 miles from central Santorini (Thira). Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Santorini International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 73ºF and 81ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 50ºF and 61ºF. Look for cheap tickets from SOF to JTR around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Santorini (Thira), now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel about 140 miles north-west to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 280 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.