Travelling from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Santorini (Thira).
Leave plenty of time to catch your JTR to MAD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Iberia offers direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Iberia.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JTR and MAD include:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
R 1,069 is currently the best price for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,663. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JTR to MAD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JTR to MAD.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
87% of flights leaving Santorini (Thira) Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from JTR.
Santorini (Thira) Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near JTR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Madrid in March.
Lock in your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JTR to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you want to check out another major destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are highlights.