What is the cheapest way to get from Cyclades to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Cyclades to Istanbul is to ferry and bus which costs 6.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 23h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cyclades to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Cyclades to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

How far is it from Cyclades to Istanbul?

The distance between Cyclades and Istanbul is 652 km.

How do I travel from Cyclades to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Cyclades to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 18h 28m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Cyclades to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Cyclades to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4359+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Cyclades to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cyclades to Istanbul by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Santorini
best
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST)plane JTR - IST
2h 26m
₺5,586–13,593
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kythnos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
18h 28m
₺6,283–11,427
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Mytileneferry Bsf
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus
23h 2m
₺6,012–12,334
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Istanbulcar
15h 16m
₺13,838–24,365
Fly from Milos Island National Airport
1. Fly from Milos Island National Airport (MLO) to Istanbul (IST)plane MLO - IST
4h 11m
₺6,071–16,847
Fly from Paros National Airport
1. Fly from Paros National Airport (PAS) to Istanbul (IST)plane PAS - IST
4h 1m
₺6,027–14,374
Fly from Naxos Is
1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Istanbul (IST)plane JNX - IST
4h 1m
₺6,579–17,767
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kythnos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
18h 29m
₺6,619–11,363
Ferry, bus via Balıkesir
1. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Mytileneferry Bsf
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Dikiliferry
3. Take the bus from Dikili bus station to Balıkesir bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Balıkesir bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
23h 19m
₺6,182–12,584

Cyclades to Istanbul by ferry and bus

2Weekly Services

23h 19mAverage Duration

₺6,182Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cyclades to Istanbul.

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Distance: 651.8 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

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