Flying from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich one hour behind Santorini (Thira).
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Edelweiss air offers direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
Edelweiss air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between JTR and ZRH:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Santorini (Thira) Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that depart JTR arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Santorini (Thira) Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near JTR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JTR to ZRH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Switzerland, head for Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key highlights.