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How to get fromIstanbul to Santorini Islandby plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Santorini Island by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane IST - JTR
    4h 17m
    €102–222

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    22h 29m
    €178–360

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Marmarisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Thira Santorini Portferry ferry Bsf
    26h 34m
    €140–272

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    17h 54m
    €290–483

  5. Bus, ferry via Marmaris

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Marmarisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Thira Santorini Portferry ferry Bsf
    27h 17m
    €161–278

Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Santorini Island, Greece?

Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) twice daily.

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