Flying from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Thessaloniki and Santorini (Thira) follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from SKG to JTR start at 09:45 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:15 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SKG to JTR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Santorini (Thira) (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a snap with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating SKG to JTR flights, Aegean Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SKG and JTR:
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Budapest Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Rs18,335 is currently the best price for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs40,208. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SKG to JTR.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SKG to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
83% of flights departing from Thessaloniki Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of SKG.
To get to Thessaloniki Airport from central Thessaloniki, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SKG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Book a hotel close to JTR if you have a late Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and see more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Santorini (Thira). If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Thessaloniki 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.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKG to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Santorini (Thira), now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.


