Travelling from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, which makes Santorini (Thira) one hour ahead of Luxembourg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LUX to JTR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Luxembourg Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LUX and JTR:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Bari Airport
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
When it comes to Luxembourg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Luxembourg Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Luxembourg. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LUX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Book a hotel close to JTR if you're catching a late Luxembourg Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini (Thira) Airport to central Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Santorini (Thira) in March.
Lock in your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport for August if you want to go to Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LUX to JTR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're eager to discover another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.