Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Santorini (Thira) is two hours ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your EDI to JTR flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jet2 is your ticket to exploring Santorini (Thira) (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Jet2.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EDI and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Rs19,597 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs49,854. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to JTR, reserve your trip nine months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to JTR.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% touch down on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Book a hotel near JTR if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel 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 Edinburgh Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to JTR in January. Temperatures average 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, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.