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How to get fromIstanbul to Santorini Islandby plane, bus, car ferry, ferry or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Santorini Island by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)planeIST - JTR
    1h 51m
    €105–300

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris bus stationbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    26h 50m
    €93–123

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    22h 39m
    €137–208

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    17h 19m
    €278–367

  5. Bus, car ferry via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireausbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paroscarferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Paros to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    23h 27m
    €175–235

  6. Bus, ferry via Marmaris

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Marmarisbus
    2. Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Thira Santorini PortferryBsf
    27h 2m
    €97–101

Istanbul to Santorini Island by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Santorini Island, Greece?

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

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