Traveling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) one hour ahead of Barcelona.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BCN to JTR flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Santorini (Thira) (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport offered by this carrier.
Vueling is the top choice for travelers on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Right now, $55 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $125. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to JTR.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the flights that depart from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're coming in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near JTR:
Travel at your own pace with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and chase adventure across Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to the center of Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometers away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Santorini (Thira) based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Santorini International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to JTR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometers north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you 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 essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.