Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, which makes Santorini (Thira) one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
To ensure you catch your AMS to JTR flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like September. 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.
Transavia offers direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Santorini (Thira) — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is transavia.
Transavia is the most punctual carrier that offers AMS to JTR flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AMS and JTR include:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Budapest Airport
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near AMS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
If you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near JTR:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini (Thira) Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Santorini (Thira) in March.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS 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) is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you want to check out another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, about 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.