Flying from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport (JTR): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport (JTR), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's major terminals.
Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira). The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to JTR, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 5 miles from the center of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
IAD is around 35 miles from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When reserving your plane ticket from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport (JTR) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
BWI is roughly 30 miles from central Washington DC. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Santorini International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
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For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Santorini International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
At the moment, $351 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $687. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to JTR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Santorini (Thira). July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport (JTR), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Book a Washington DC to JTR plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santorini (Thira) to range from 73ºF to 81ºF.
January has temperatures of between 50ºF and 61ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santorini (Thira)
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Santorini International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santorini (Thira):
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Santorini caldera, Sunset Oia and Views of Santorini and Caldera are top attractions which should be on every Santorini (Thira) itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 150 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Your trip through Greece wouldn't be complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 150 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira).