Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) one hour ahead of Nice.
Leave enough time to make your NCE to JTR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Santorini International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between NCE and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Currently, ر.ق. 162 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 443. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from NCE to JTR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Santorini International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NCE to JTR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to NCE:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cote D'Azur Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JTR instead:
Follow your own route with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and find adventure across Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Santorini International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santorini (Thira). If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Santorini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NCE to JTR in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). No trip is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
