How to get from Istanbul to Santorini
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Santorini. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 30m by flight, ferry, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 602 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €99, on Thu, Sep 3.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
602 km
Istanbul to Santorini: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Athens Eleftherios Venizelosflight
Sky Express·1h 25m - 2Athens → SantoriniferrySeaJets/Blue Star·5h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Sky ExpressIstanbul Airport-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →SeaJets/Blue StarAthens-SantoriniBook →
Aegean AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Sky Express, SeaJets/Blue Star, Aegean Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Santorini works
Start with a Sky Express flight from Istanbul to Athens, about 1h 25m. Transfer in Athens and continue by SeaJets/Blue Star ferry on to Santorini (5h). In total it's roughly €117 over 9h 30m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Santorini: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Santorini?
The most useful route takes about 9h 30m by flight, ferry, 1 transfer.
How far is Santorini from Istanbul?
About 602 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Santorini cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €100 to €174. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Santorini?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 9h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Santorini?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 9h 30m. About 3h 05m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Santorini?
On this route you travel with Sky Express, SeaJets/Blue Star, Aegean Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Santorini?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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