Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) seven hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your PHL to JTR flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PHL and JTR:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight is R 5,126. A return plane ticket right now is R 12,465. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PHL to JTR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PHL to JTR.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near PHL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philadelphia International 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. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and find adventure across Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Santorini (Thira) Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini (Thira) Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Santorini (Thira) in March.
When booking your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to JTR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're ready to explore another well-known 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.
