Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Riyadh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your RUH to JTR flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Santorini International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RUH and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
R 3,005 is currently the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 6,223. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from RUH to JTR, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RUH to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from RUH land on schedule 86.76% of the time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Santorini International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Khaled International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Pick up a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Santorini International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Santorini International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Santorini International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to JTR in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
