Santorini Island to London (JTR–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JTR Airport Page →
1,622 mi airlines 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 20m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U28240
U2 easyJet
320
2:49 PM
EEST
4:33 PM
BST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28239
U2 easyJet
320
7:47 AM
BST TN
1:47 PM
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santorini Island to London
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,622 mi 3h 44m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

JTR–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,622 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JTR–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 7 320 3h44
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JTR to LGW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JTR to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,190
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Santorini Island

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric JTR→LGW JMK→LGW HER→LGW
Distance from JTR 72 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 7 10 33
Flight time 3h 44m 4h 4h
Airports within 200 miles of JTR with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London is 2 hours behind Santorini Island.
JTR: EEST · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santorini Island, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,622 mi / 2,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders do not need a visa for the UK for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2, 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 20, allows multiple entries over 2 years, and is linked to your passport. Apply through the UK ETA app. Most approvals come through within minutes.

A valid passport is required. Greek national ID cards are not accepted for UK entry.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

JTR–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santorini Island to London route.
Route details
Distance1,622 mi / 2,610 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: JTR
IATA / ICAOJTR / LGSR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation127 ft / 39 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JTR to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Santorini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 3h 44m. The route covers 1,622 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JTR to LGW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORY, DUS, AMS, ATH, SKG, MUC, IST, DUB, FRA, LYS, HER and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 2 hours behind Santorini Island.
Yes, return flights from LGW to JTR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JMK, HER and KGS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JTR to LGW

Santorini International Airport (JTR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JTR to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JTR to LGW ranges from 3 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,622 miles (2,610 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mykonos (JMK), Heraklion (HER) and Kos Island (KGS).