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

A direct flight from London to Thera takes 00m, 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.

Return flights from London to Thera range from $362 to $683, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $485 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $468 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with $487 for direct.

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: 91% on time
• British Airways: 87% on time
• easyJet: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from London to Thera are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Thera Santorini Airport (JTR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $44 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Centauro
• CarQ
• Europcar
• Exer Rent a Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from London to Thera. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $422 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $569, a difference of $147.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 39m, compared to 7h 13m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 10h 07m 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.

Among airlines operating London to Thera flights:

• easyJet: 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.

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

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

Hellenic Duty Free Shops has a variety of retail choices, including perfume and cosmetics (Hugo Boss); Greek gourmet items (quality olive oil and confectionery), spirits and tobacco to luxury collections including Emporio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and Salvatore Ferragamo, among others. The store also operates a Reserve & Collect online service if you prefer.

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.