Flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of New Orleans.
Your MSY to JTR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Of all flights departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is about 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MSY:
Arriving at Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Grab a Santorini (Thira) Airport rental car and discover Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Santorini (Thira) Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini (Thira) Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
August is the busiest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Santorini (Thira) in March.
Book your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Santorini (Thira) Airport for August if you want to visit Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
