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Yes, there is. OneXchange operates a currency exchange bureau at the airport and is open 24h a day, 7 days a week in the Arrivals area of Thera Int’l Airport. There are also several ATMs operated by Eurobank, Euronet and Piraeus Bank at various points around the terminal building.

Getting to Fira, the capital of Santorini, is easy and accessible by public and private transportation. There are metred taxis on hand 24/7 that will make the journey in about 15min – weather permitting – for about 20€ (£17.51), while KTEL Santorini is the public bus service that charges approx. 1,80€ (£1.58) for the trip. Of course, car hire from the airport is always an option.

As in most cases, disabled passengers and persons with reduced mobility on flights from London to Thera should designate any special assistance or mobility aids and/or assistance dogs at the time flights are reserved. Bathrooms at the airport are wheelchair accessible and ramps are available for access to and from the terminal building.

Among airlines operating London to Thera flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Jet2: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between London and Thera. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Ryanair
• Jet2

Flights from London to Thera may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Thera Santorini (JTR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Thera.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $407 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with $476 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London to Thera most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 3% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the London to Thera route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $413 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $541, a difference of $128. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Thera route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Thera flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Thera:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 09:49
• Latest: departs at 16:45 and lands at 20:39.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of $473. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Thera takes 3h 54m, covering 4,223 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London to Thera are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $227.

Jet2 is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Thera flights are:

• Jet2: 89% on time
• British Airways: 87% on time
• easyJet: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 37m, compared to 7h 16m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 9h 54m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Thera is 2 hours ahead of London (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Thera Santorini Airport (JTR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CarQ
• Centauro
• Europcar
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Exer Rent a Car

Return flights from London to Thera range from $350 to $676, with an average of $473 over the past 12 months. Anything below $350 counts as a good deal.