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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.

Only easyJet operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Thera.

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

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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £207 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with £235 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £32–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 8% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the London Gatwick Airport to Thera route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £196 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £261, a difference of £66. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Thera flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:25 and lands at 10:20
• Latest: departs at 16:35 and lands at 20:30.

The flight takes about 3h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of £234. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Thera takes 3h 55m, 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Thera are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £53, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Thera flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 56m, compared to 16h 40m 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.

Thera Santorini Airport (JTR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CarQ
· Centauro
· Europcar
· ADDCAR RENTAL
· Exer Rent a Car

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thera range from £181 to £299, with an average of £234 over the past 12 months. Anything below £181 counts as a good deal.