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How to get fromIstanbul to Cycladesby plane, train, bus, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Cyclades by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Santorini

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)planeIST - JTR
    1h 51m
    €105–290

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebzetrain
    2. Take the bus from Gebze to Bursabus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Seferihisar bus stationbus
    4. Take the ferry from Seferihisar to Karlovasiferry
    5. Take the ferry from Karlovasi to MykonosferryBsf
    17h 2m
    €71–81

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to MykonosferryBsf
    21h 12m
    €83–161

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Paroscarferry
    15h
    €234–351

  5. Fly to Paros National Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paros National Airport (PAS)planeIST - PAS
    4h 16m
    €135–300

  6. Fly to Milos Island National Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milos Island National Airport (MLO)planeIST - MLO
    4h 26m
    €135–300

  7. Fly to Naxos Is

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naxos Is (JNX)planeIST - JNX
    3h 51m
    €125–360

  8. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthenstrainIc
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syroscarferry
    19h 32m
    €106–155

  9. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syroscarferry
    20h 29m
    €122–178

  10. Bus, ferry via Gömeç

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Gömeçbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to MykonosferryBsf
    23h 50m
    €88–164

Istanbul to Cyclades by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cyclades, Greece?

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

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