Travelling from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Larnaca and Santorini (Thira) are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
To ensure you catch your LCA to JTR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Cyprus Airways is your gateway to discovering Santorini (Thira) (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Cyprus Airways.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LCA and JTR:
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Right now, R 1,205 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,098. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LCA to JTR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
Larnaca Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LCA reach their destination without delay.
Larnaca Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Larnaca. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LCA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and find adventure across Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Booking your ride from Santorini (Thira) Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini (Thira) Airport to the centre of Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Larnaca Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LCA to JTR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Santorini (Thira), now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No trip is complete without dropping by Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.