Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Alicante.
To ensure you catch your ALC to JTR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santorini International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALC and JTR:
Geneve Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Currently, P4,891 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P9,828. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALC to JTR if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santorini International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ALC to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ALC:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Explore without limits with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and see more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santorini International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Santorini (Thira) in February.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.