Travelling from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Amsterdam is one hour behind Santorini (Thira) and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JTR to AMS flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Transavia has direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of the Netherlands if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is transavia.
Transavia is the most punctual carrier that offers JTR to AMS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between JTR and AMS:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Santorini (Thira) Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from JTR land on time.
To reach Santorini (Thira) Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to JTR? If you've booked an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Booking your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JTR to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another sought-after destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without visiting Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
