Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
London is two hours behind Santorini (Thira) and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from JTR to LHR start at 14:50 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 17:30 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your JTR to LHR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring London (and perhaps some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between JTR and LHR:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
97 € is the lowest price for a one-way Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at 195 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JTR to LHR if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JTR to LHR.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from JTR arrive at their destination as scheduled 92.74% of the time.
To reach Santorini International Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near JTR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to London in February.
Book your flight from Santorini International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JTR to LHR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.