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How to get fromIstanbul to Santorini calderaby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, car, or helicopter

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

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  1. Fly from Istanbul

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane IST - JTR
    4h 17m
    €112–262

  2. Bus, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kavala to Mykonosferry ferry Bsf
    3. Take the carferry from Mykonos to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    33h 24m
    €280–579

  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 54m
    €277–413

  4. 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
    9h 27m
    €119–330

  5. 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 31m
    €467–903

Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

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

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