Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bordeaux.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your BOD to JTR flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Santorini (Thira) (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Volotea is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOD and JTR:
Naples International Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
At the moment, 63 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 165 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BOD to JTR by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BOD to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
When it comes to Bordeaux Airport's on-time performance, 77.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Bordeaux Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BOD? If you're catching an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider staying in a hotel near JTR if you're on a late Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and see more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santorini International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to central Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Santorini (Thira) in February.
When reserving your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Santorini International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BOD to JTR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Santorini (Thira), now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its popular sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.