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How to get fromFolégandros to Istanbulby helicopter, plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Folégandros to Istanbul by helicopter, plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Helicopter to Santorini, fly

    best
    1. Take the helicopter from Folegandros Heliport to Santorini Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane JTR - IST
    5h 11m
    ₺15,602–26,523

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Folegandros to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    22h 11m
    ₺7,107–17,851

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Folegandros to Syrosferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Syros to Kavalaferry ferry Bsf
    3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    39h 59m
    ₺10,839–21,483

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Folegandros to Port of Serifoscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Serifos to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Istanbulcar car
    17h 44m
    ₺14,135–26,651

  5. Car ferry to Milos Island National Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Folegandros to Port of Miloscarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Milos Island National Airport (MLO) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane MLO - IST
    8h 25m
    ₺10,023–23,367

Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,840Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 708.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Folégandros, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Folégandros to Istanbul. However, you can take the vehicle to Santorini Heliport, walk to Santorini (JTR) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Folégandros to Istanbul via Folegandros, Port of Piraeus, 2ας Μεραρχιασ, Ομονοια, and Athens in around 22h 11m.

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