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How to get fromCyclades to Istanbulby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cyclades to Istanbul by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Santorini, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST)planeJTR - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    3h 6m
    ₺4,250–13,190

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Mykonos to KarlovasiferryBsf
    2. Take the ferry from Karlovasi to Seferihisarferry
    3. Take the bus from Seferihisar bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
    16h 13m
    ₺3,152–3,626

  3. Ferry, bus via Ayvalık

    1. Take the ferry from Mykonos to MytileneferryBsf
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
    3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus
    23h 2m
    ₺4,761–5,061

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeuscarferry
    2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Istanbulcar
    14h 54m
    ₺12,254–17,665

  5. Fly from Paros National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Paros National Airport (PAS) to Istanbul (IST)planePAS - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    4h 51m
    ₺5,331–13,338

  6. Fly from Naxos Is, bus

    1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Istanbul (IST)planeJNX - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
    5h 1m
    ₺5,208–16,306

  7. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Syros to Port of Piraeuscarferry
    2. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
    17h 39m
    ₺6,322–9,017

Cyclades to Istanbul by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cyclades, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Cyclades to Istanbul. However, you can fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mykonos to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Karlovasi, Seferihisar, Teos Marina, Seferihisar Semt Garajı, and Seferihisar bus station in around 16h 13m.

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