Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Santorini (Thira) is one hour ahead of Amsterdam and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your AMS to JTR flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Transavia offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Santorini (Thira) — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Transavia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AMS and JTR include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Right now, R 1,880 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,482. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from AMS to JTR by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AMS to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, data shows 67.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near AMS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Pick up a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Santorini International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to JTR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has plenty to offer, 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 your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.