Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is one hour ahead of Bologna and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BLQ to JTR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santorini International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BLQ and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Falcone-Borsellino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
$111 is the best price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Return flights start at $236. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLQ to JTR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santorini International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BLQ to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BLQ:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro to explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks ahead.
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 Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Santorini International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Lock in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi 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 BLQ to JTR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.