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

The cheapest way to get from Fira to Istanbul is to car ferry and bus which costs 9.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 46h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fira to Istanbul is to car ferry and drive which takes 17h 26m and costs 16.000 ₺ - 34.000 ₺.

How far is it from Fira to Istanbul?

The distance between Fira and Istanbul is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Fira to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus via Shkodër which takes 38h 13m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Fira to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Fira and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Fira. It is currently 4:27 PM in Fira and 5:27 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4182+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Fira to Istanbul - 4 ways to travel via plane, Metro, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Fira to Istanbul by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Fly, Metro
best
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST)plane JTR - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 36m
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Rusebus
3. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Instabulbus
46h 58m
₺8,998–12,328
Car ferry, bus via Shkodër
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
38h 13m
₺10,458–23,888
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Istanbulcar
17h 26m
₺16,069–33,099

Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

25Weekly Planes

2h 57mAverage Duration

₺4,725Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fira to Istanbul.

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Distance: 657.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Fira to Istanbul. However, you can take the bus to Thira Airport, walk to Santorini (JTR) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fira to Istanbul via Santorini Port, Thira Santorini Port, Port Of Piraeus, Piraeus, Shkoder,Rruga Teuta, and Shkodër in around 38h 13m.

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