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How to get fromIstanbul to Akrotíriby train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, helicopter, or car

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

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  1. Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane IST - JTR
    3. Take the bus from Fira to Akrotiribus bus
    6h 19m
    €116–298

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    23h 43m
    €206–378

  3. Bus, ferry, helicopter

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníkibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Mykonosferry ferry Bsf
    3. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Santorini Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    34h 45m
    €522–973

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    17h 55m
    €280–418

  5. Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane AXD - JTR
    11h 25m
    €123–336

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Akrotíri, South Aegean, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Akrotíri. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Santorini (JTR), walk to Thira Airport, take the bus to Fira, then take the bus to Akrotiri. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Akrotíri via Athens, Athens, Piraeus, Port of Piraeus, and Thira Santorini Port in around 23h 43m.

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