Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to JTR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santorini International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Rs79,033 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs181,584. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from IAD to JTR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santorini International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, 74.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Reserve a hotel close to JTR if you're taking a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and discover more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santorini International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santorini International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to JTR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No trip is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
