Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt.
Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira). Following the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is one hour behind Santorini (Thira).
The busiest route is from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take your pick of two weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JTR to FRA is the 17:35 EW Discover service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 17:40 with EW Discover.
To avoid missing your JTR to Frankfurt flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Direct Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt tickets are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will be where your journey ends.
EW Discover is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from JTR to Frankfurt with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
JTR is around 3 miles from central Santorini (Thira). If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JTR:
92.74% of flights leaving Santorini International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of JTR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Frankfurt
£60 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt flight. Return plane tickets start at £148. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap flights from JTR to Frankfurt, reserve your journey three months before your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from JTR to Frankfurt.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 9 miles from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near FRA if you're coming in on a late flight from Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your flight from JTR to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 75 miles from central Frankfurt. After your flight from Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 40 minutes.
After stepping off your JTR to Frankfurt flight, settle in at a hotel close to HHN. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and be on your way in a flash.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt. The city comes alive during peak season, but rates are often higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Frankfurt in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
Before booking a Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from JTR to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Santorini International Airport to Frankfurt, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are essential stops on your Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 260 miles away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 240 miles north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.