Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is one hour ahead of Catania and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CTA to JTR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Santorini International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CTA and JTR include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
At the moment, $90 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $232. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CTA to JTR if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Santorini International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CTA to JTR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of the departures from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% touch down on time at their destination.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Catania. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CTA:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Reserve a hotel near JTR if you're catching a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and explore beyond Santorini (Thira)'s usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Santorini International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Santorini (Thira) in February.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTA to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
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, top sights here include 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.