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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Santorini calderaby plane, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Santorini caldera by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)planeIST - JTR
    1h 20m
    €80–270
  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Piraeus Port Akti Kondilibus
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    28h 12m
    €179–258
  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Port of Rafinacar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    17h 2m
    €274–361

Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Santorini caldera, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) 4 times a day.

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