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

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 10:55
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 19:00.

The flight takes about 3h 50m.

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

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Thera takes 3h 50m, covering 1,621 miles.

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 Gatwick Airport to Thera range from £187 to £303, with an average of £240 over the past 12 months. Anything below £187 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the £240 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £241 return, compared with £274 via a stopover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

easyJet is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Thera flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £33–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £143 to £651. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Thera are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £86, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thera usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Thera Santorini (JTR).

Morning 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 Gatwick Airport to Thera route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

Connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thera most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 18% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thera. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £196 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £270, a difference of £74.

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

Only easyJet operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Thera.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 45m, compared to 13h 26m via Zurich (ZRH).

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

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Thera flights:

• easyJet: 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
• Wizz Air: a checked bag in Economy class class

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