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

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There are 6 ways to get from Turkey to Santorini caldera by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, car, shuttle, or helicopter

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  1. Fly from Istanbul

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

  2. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane ADB - JTR
    4h 56m
    €111–311

  3. 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
    34h 37m
    €281–581

  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 54m
    €277–413

  5. Shuttle, ferry to Chios Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Izmir Airport to Cesmeshuttle bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Cesme to Chiosferry ferry
    3. Fly from Chios Airport (JKH) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane JKH - JTR
    8h 9m
    €175–377

  6. 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
    37h
    €488–907

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 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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