Flights from Santorini Airport (JTR) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
Flights from Santorini to Istanbul Airport are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Aegean Airlines, who offer a direct flight. When travelling from Santorini you will cover about 380 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 1 Hour 32 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport from Santorini Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Santorini Airport.
If you rented a vehicle at Istanbul Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Santorini Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Santorini Airport
- Buses to Santorini Airport
- Taxis to Santorini Airport
- Train Services to/near Santorini Airport
Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Istanbul Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Istanbul Airport:
- Istanbul Airport rental car companies
- Istanbul Airport private tansfers
- Istanbul Airport bus transfers
- Istanbul Airport taxi transfers
- Istanbul Airport train services information
Find hotels close to Istanbul Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Aegean Airlines | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:00 | 14:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Aegean Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 14:00 and 14:00.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Aegean Airlines at aegeanair.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Tuesday | 14:00
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Saturday | 19:15
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Instead of flying from Santorini you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
---|---|---|---|
Izmir Adnan Menderes to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 4 Minutes | |
Athens to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 28 Minutes | |
Milas to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 21 Minutes | |
Heraklion to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 40 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from Istanbul Airport airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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