Travelling from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, which makes Santorini (Thira) one hour ahead of Venice.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your VCE to JTR flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Santorini (Thira) (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a cinch with Volotea. This popular airline has direct flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Volotea is the top choice for travellers on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
At the moment, R 554 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,656. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VCE to JTR.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from VCE to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Of all flights leaving Venice Marco Polo Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Venice to Venice Marco Polo Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near VCE. Whether you have an early flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Consider staying in a hotel near JTR if you're taking a late Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini (Thira) Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal 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). Lock in your flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VCE to JTR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.