Travelling from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Santorini (Thira).
Take your pick of five weekly Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 14:45 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 18:25.
To ensure you catch your JTR to LHR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
British Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for JTR to LHR flights, with 92.31% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JTR and LHR:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$179 is the lowest price for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from $393. These fares can change based on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JTR to LHR.
The cheapest month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
87% of flights leaving Santorini (Thira) Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from JTR.
To reach Santorini (Thira) Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near JTR:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're getting in on a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Explore without limits with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and find adventure across London and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JTR to LHR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.

