Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bilbao.
Leave enough time to make your BIO to JTR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Volotea is your ticket to exploring Santorini (Thira) (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BIO and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
R 1,124 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,507. These fares may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from BIO to JTR, book your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BIO land on schedule 82.76% of the time.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro to explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to central Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Bilbao Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to JTR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.