Travelling from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Santorini (Thira) and Tel Aviv share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Leave enough time to catch your JTR to TLV flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
EL AL Israel Airlines is your gateway to exploring Tel Aviv (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Israel!). Browse the direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport offered by this carrier.
EL AL Israel Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for JTR to TLV flights is EL AL Israel Airlines.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JTR and TLV:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
97 € is currently the best price for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Return flights start from 209 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from JTR to TLV by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from JTR to TLV is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Santorini (Thira) Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from JTR land on schedule 87% of the time.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini (Thira) Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near JTR? If you're catching an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Reserve a hotel near TLV if you're catching a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo to explore Tel Aviv and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you want to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JTR to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
You've visited Tel Aviv, now it's time to discover other parts of Israel. Journey around 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its top attractions. From Old City of Jerusalem to Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another favourite stop in Israel. Start your sightseeing at Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).