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

The cheapest way to get from Fira to Istanbul is to ferry and bus which costs 6.000 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 35h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fira to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

How far is it from Fira to Istanbul?

The distance between Fira and Istanbul is 879 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 which takes 23h 52m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m 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 6:05 PM in Fira and 7:05 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4419+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Fira to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, car, and Metro

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

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

Fly Santorini to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus
best
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane JTR - AXD
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
8h 46m
₺4,554–14,712
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Pireaus to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
23h 52m
₺9,229–10,262
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
₺14,083–18,617
Fly Santorini to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane JTR - SAW
6h 53m
₺7,107–13,133
Fly Santorini to Istanbul, Metro
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST)plane JTR - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 21m
Car ferry, subway to Athens International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the subway from Peiraias to Athens Airportsubway
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ATH - IST
12h 35m
₺7,167–13,600
Car ferry, bus via Fira
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Pireaus to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
29h 37m
₺7,130–8,161
Car ferry, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
30h 4m
₺11,247–13,926
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Stara Zagora OMV Gas Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
35h 2m
₺6,247–8,326

Santorini (JTR) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) flights

25Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

₺2,870Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fira to Istanbul.

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Distance: 878.6 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily.

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