Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Santorini (Thira) and Tel Aviv follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Wizz Air is your gateway to discovering Tel Aviv (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Israel!). Check out the direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Wizz Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JTR and TLV:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Right now, ₹ 8,206 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 20,832. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from JTR to TLV, reserve your trip ten months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JTR to TLV.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 92.74% of flights that take off from JTR arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Santorini International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira). If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to JTR:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TLV if you're on a late Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tel Aviv. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Santorini International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JTR to TLV around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Israel just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another essential stop in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without dropping by Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.