Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is one hour ahead of Basel and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your BSL to JTR flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Santorini International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BSL and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
At the moment, Rs28,932 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs57,228. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BSL to JTR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Santorini International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BSL to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
76.48% of flights that leave from EuroAirport Swiss touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Basel to EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Santorini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near BSL:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're landing on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Santorini International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JTR:
Follow your own route with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and experience more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle 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 5 kilometres from the centre of Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Santorini International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Santorini (Thira) in February.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Santorini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSL to JTR in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you want to check out another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
