Travelling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) nine hours ahead of Denver.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DEN to JTR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Denver International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DEN and JTR:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from DEN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To reach Denver International Airport from central Denver, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Consider booking a hotel close to JTR if you're taking a late Denver International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini (Thira) Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Denver International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Denver International Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, consider the kind 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 DEN to JTR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another well-known 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.