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

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Akrotíri by train, plane, bus, ferry, helicopter, car, or car ferry

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  1. Metro, fly to Santorini, bus

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    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane IST - JTR
    3. Take the bus from Fira to Akrotiribus bus
    6h 35m
    €106–258

  2. 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
    35h 45m
    €545–973

  3. 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
    €274–409

  4. Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, car ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane IST - HER
    2. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    9h 48m
    €132–320

Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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 (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 Thessaloníki, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Mykonos Heliport, and Santorini Heliport in around 35h 45m.

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