Istanbul to Santorini by ferry

Travelling from Istanbul to Santorini by ferry takes about 29h 51m, run by FlixBus, SeaJets/Blue Star. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 15m.

Recommended route
$215
29h 51m·2 transfers
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1busBayrampaşa SofiaFlixBus
  2. 2busSofia AthensFlixBus
  3. 3ferryAthens SantoriniSeaJets/Blue Star

ferry or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
ferry$21529h 51m2 transfers
Recommended$1642h 15m1 transfer

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Istanbul to Santorini by ferry: common questions

How long does Istanbul to Santorini take by ferry?

About 29h 51m, 2 transfers.

How much is a ferry ticket from Istanbul to Santorini?

The best price in our latest check was €187. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the ferry from Istanbul to Santorini?

FlixBus, SeaJets/Blue Star. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the ferry or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 2h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €143.

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