Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, which makes Santorini (Thira) two hours ahead of Porto.
Your OPO 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 for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Santorini International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between OPO and JTR:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is $118. A return ticket is currently $310. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from OPO to JTR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Porto Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OPO to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of all flights leaving Porto Airport, 74.49% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Porto Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to OPO:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider staying in a hotel near JTR if you're on a late Porto Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Santorini (Thira). The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Santorini International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel 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 Porto Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO to JTR in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you want to check out another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.