What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera is to fly which costs €100 - €290 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs €100 - €290.

How far is it from Istanbul to Santorini caldera?

The distance between Istanbul and Santorini caldera is 648 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Santorini caldera without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 22h 49m and costs €180 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santorini caldera?

There are 2067+ hotels available in Santorini caldera.

Istanbul to Santorini caldera - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)IST - JTR
1h 51m
€105–290
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
22h 49m
€182–268
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafina
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Port
17h 20m
€277–366
Bus, car ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireaus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
4. Take the car ferry from Paros to Thira Santorini Port
23h 36m
€220–295

Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

29Weekly Planes

3h 3mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.9 km
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Istanbul, 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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