Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London two hours behind Santorini (Thira).
Flights from JTR to LGW start from 00:05 — the first with easyJet. The last departure is at 22:15 with easyJet. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your JTR to LGW flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this airline.
Most travelers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JTR and LGW:
Palese Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, $40 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $90. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JTR to LGW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from JTR land at their destination as scheduled 92.74% of the time.
Santorini International Airport is about 5 kilometers from central Santorini (Thira). If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JTR? If you're boarding an early flight from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel near LGW if you're on a late Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometers away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to London in January.
Before locking in your flight from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JTR to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometers north-west to Birmingham to tick off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometers west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among the biggest draws.