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

The cheapest way to get from Santorini caldera to Istanbul is to fly and bus which costs 4.200 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santorini caldera to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

How far is it from Santorini caldera to Istanbul?

The distance between Santorini caldera and Istanbul is 655 km.

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

The best way to get from Santorini caldera to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 20h 58m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Santorini caldera to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4478+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Santorini caldera to Istanbul 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST)JTR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
3h 6m
₺4,247–13,181
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbul
20h 58m
₺9,253–13,389
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Istanbul
17h 33m
₺11,967–18,597
Car ferry, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Paros
2. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
3. Take the bus from Pireaus to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
23h 21m
₺12,672–15,008

Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

22Weekly Planes

2h 51mAverage Duration

₺4,049Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santorini caldera to Istanbul.

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Distance: 655 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Santorini caldera, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Santorini caldera to Istanbul. However, you can fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santorini caldera to Istanbul via Thira Santorini Port, Port Of Piraeus, Στ.Πειραια, Στ.Θησειου, and Athens in around 20h 58m.

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