Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zagreb.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ZAG to JTR flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
67 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 166 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ZAG to JTR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santorini International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
67.18% of flights taking off from Franjo Tudman Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Franjo Tudman Airport from central Zagreb, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ZAG:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider staying in a hotel near JTR if you're taking a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro to explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Booking your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santorini International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Book your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you want to explore Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZAG to JTR in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If there's time to check out 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 among the biggest draws.