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.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Aegean Airlines010001014:0014:00VIEW 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.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Tuesday
14:00
AirlineFlight  No
Aegean AirlinesA3438
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Saturday
19:15
AirlineFlight  No
Aegean AirlinesA3438
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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.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Izmir Adnan Menderes to Istanbul 01 Hour 4 Minutes
Athens to Istanbul 01 Hour 28 Minutes
Milas to Istanbul 01 Hour 21 Minutes
Heraklion to Istanbul 01 Hour 40 Minutes

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Flight Info FAQ - Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Santorini to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST): Aegean Airlines.
How far is the flight from Santorini to Istanbul?
The flight from Santorini to Istanbul is 612KM or 380 miles.
How long does the flight from Santorini to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Santorini to Istanbul takes 1 Hour 32 Minutes.

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