Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport.
Santorini (Thira) is two hours ahead of Manchester and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are three Manchester Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MAN to JTR flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Manchester Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, so getting to Santorini (Thira) (and then exploring more of Greece!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Jet2.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that offers MAN to JTR flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAN and JTR include:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Budapest Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights that leave from Manchester Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
If you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near JTR:
Go where the road takes you with a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and chase adventure across Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Santorini (Thira) Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini (Thira) Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to JTR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.