Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Copenhagen.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPH to JTR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Scandinavian Airlines offers direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Santorini (Thira) — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Scandinavian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CPH and JTR include:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
At the moment, R 1,157 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,804. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CPH to JTR.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart CPH arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPH? If you've booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Grab a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car and discover Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Santorini (Thira) in March.
When reserving your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CPH to JTR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in 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 highlights.