Travelling from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Santorini (Thira).
Each week, there are six Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 00:05 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:15 with easyJet.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring London (and perhaps some other great corners of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
With 77.78% of services landing on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering JTR to LGW flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between JTR and LGW:
Barcelona Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rs22,600 is the best price for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs29,406. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JTR to LGW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
87% of flights leaving Santorini (Thira) Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from JTR.
Santorini (Thira) Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near JTR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're coming in on a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, head to London in March.
Book your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JTR to LGW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key reasons to visit.
