Flying from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is one hour ahead of Valletta and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MLA to JTR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Luqa Malta International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MLA and JTR include:
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Rs14,217 is the best price for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs32,222. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MLA to JTR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MLA to JTR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to Luqa Malta International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Luqa Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MLA? If you've booked an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Book a hotel close to JTR if you're taking a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini (Thira) Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLA to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
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 Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.