Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is two hours ahead of Glasgow and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your PIK to JTR flight won't wait if you're running 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 flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Santorini International Airport. Many travellers pass through Barcelona-El Prat Airport when flying between PIK and JTR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is £114. A round-trip ticket right now is £228. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PIK to JTR if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Santorini International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
76.7% of flights that take off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PIK? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Santorini International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to JTR if you're catching a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Santorini International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit 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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PIK 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 corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 140 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 280 miles north-west of Santorini (Thira). No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.