Flying from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) one hour ahead of Milan.
Your BGY to JTR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Santorini (Thira) (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BGY and JTR include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Palese Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
$23 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $56. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from BGY to JTR, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
67.49% of flights leaving from Orio al Serio International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport is about 64 kilometers from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BGY:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
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 to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Santorini (Thira) in February.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGY to JTR in January. Average temperatures are 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 once you've taken in the sights of Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometers away to the north-west, popular attractions include 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.