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How to get fromFira to Istanbulby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly, Metro

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    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane JTR - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    4h 36m
    ₺5,699–12,216

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    32h 22m
    ₺6,818–12,449

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Mykonoscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Rafinacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Rafina to Istanbulcar car
    18h 14m
    ₺15,574–30,107

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Instabulbus bus
    34h 50m
    ₺7,318–18,849

Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,863Cheapest Price
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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 Büyük Otogari via Santorini Port, Thira Santorini Port, Port Of Piraeus, Piraeus Port Akti Kondili, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 32h 22m.

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