Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Flights from STN to JTR start at 11:20 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 16:50 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your STN to JTR flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Santorini (Thira) (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between STN and JTR include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
At the moment, R 697 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,988. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from STN to JTR.
The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from STN to JTR.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights departing from Stansted Airport, 64.73% arrive on time at their destination.
Stansted Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport, these accommodation options 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 arriving on a late Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and venture far and wide through Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santorini (Thira). If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Stansted Airport to Santorini International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STN to JTR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with attractions 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.