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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Greeceby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Greece by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane IST - HER
    1h 47m
    €77–195

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaraybus bus Hvl-1
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    17h 35m
    €83–128

  3. Drive 1,033.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athenscar car 1,033.5 km
    11h 24m
    €188–271

  4. Fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane IST - ATH
    1h 59m
    €89–204

  5. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane IST - SKG
    2h 23m
    €91–201

  6. Fly to Rhodes International Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane plane IST - RHO
    4h 15m
    €97–185

  7. Bus via Komotini

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tekirdag to Komotinibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Komotini to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    19h 55m
    €107–115

Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 733.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Athens via Istanbul Aksaray and Istanbul in around 17h 35m.

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