Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) six hours ahead of Ottawa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to JTR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Currently, 260 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 686 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from YOW to JTR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santorini International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from YOW to JTR.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive on time at their destination.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near YOW:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're coming in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near JTR:
Travel at your own speed with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and discover more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santorini International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YOW to JTR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
