Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) seven hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your IAH to JTR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santorini International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IAH and JTR include:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
$280 is currently the lowest price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $649. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAH to JTR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santorini International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IAH to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santorini International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider booking a hotel close to JTR if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Santorini International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is roughly 5 kilometers from central Santorini (Thira). Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santorini (Thira). If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santorini International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to JTR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometers north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 451 kilometers north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another favorite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.