Travelling from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 40 minutes.
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
To ensure you catch your HER to JTR flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Santorini (Thira) (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HER and JTR include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
R 579 is the best price for a one-way Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,740. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HER to JTR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Landing cheap flights from HER to JTR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Handy information about Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
When it comes to Crete Heraklion Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Crete Heraklion Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
If you're coming in on a late Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near JTR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Santorini (Thira) Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Santorini (Thira). If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Crete Heraklion Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from HER to JTR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another sought-after 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.
