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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera is to bus and fly which costs €80 - €280 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €80 - €280.

How far is it from Istanbul to Santorini caldera?

The distance between Istanbul and Santorini caldera is 655 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 €210 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santorini caldera?

There are 2193+ hotels available in Santorini caldera.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)IST - JTR
4h 35m
€83–274
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
€216–268
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 25m
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 56m
€220–282

Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 4mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Santorini caldera.

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Distance: 654.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Santorini caldera. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, then fly to Santorini (JTR). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Santorini caldera via Athens, Στ.Θησειου, Στ.Πειραια, Port of Piraeus, and Thira Santorini Port in around 22h 49m.

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