Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your BHX to JTR flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jet2 has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Santorini (Thira) — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BHX and JTR include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
31 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Return flights start at 132 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BHX to JTR.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Grab a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to central Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Santorini International 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).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to JTR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.