Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BLR to JTR flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kempegowda International Airport to Santorini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BLR and JTR include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is 275 €. A return plane ticket right now is 542 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BLR to JTR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BLR to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
BLR's address is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Of all flights leaving Kempegowda International Airport, 71.17% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BLR:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're coming in on a late Kempegowda International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near JTR:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Santorini International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Book your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you want to go to Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLR to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Santorini (Thira), now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.