Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is six hours ahead of Orlando and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCO to JTR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Santorini International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCO and JTR:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is 239 €. A return fare right now is 489 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MCO to JTR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Orlando International Airport to Santorini International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Orlando International Airport's on-time performance, 78.28% of flights complete their journey on time.
Orlando International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Santorini International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider booking a hotel close to JTR if you're on a late Orlando International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and see more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to the centre of Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Santorini International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Santorini (Thira) in February.
Book your flight from Orlando International Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCO to JTR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No trip is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.