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Flight deals from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 148 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.148 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 148 €, select.
Istanbul.157 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 157 €, select.
Istanbul.159 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.
Istanbul.173 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Istanbul.175 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 175 €, select.
Istanbul.178 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.
Istanbul.181 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 181 €, select.
Istanbul.188 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Istanbul.189 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 189 €, select.
Istanbul.192 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Istanbul.196 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 196 €, select.
Istanbul.201 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 201 €, select.
Istanbul.202 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 202 €, select.
Istanbul.207 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 207 €, select.
Istanbul.213 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 213 €, select.
Istanbul.222 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Price includes taxes and charges.From 222 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from 181 €
Jul
from 148 €
Aug
from 175 €
Sep
from 192 €
Oct
from 157 €
Nov
from 173 €
Dec
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Jan
from 189 €
Feb
from 202 €
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Direct flights from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul

Alternative Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 187 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 148 €
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Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found148 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul is 148 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul.
Aegean Airlines flies direct from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Santorini (Thira) to Istanbul is usually July.
If you're flying from Santorini (Thira) Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 148 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Aegean Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Istanbul is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira). Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is one hour ahead of Santorini (Thira).

  • The busiest route is from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST). There are three services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JTR to IST is the 14:00 Aegean Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 19:15 with Aegean Airlines.

  • For a relaxed start to your JTR to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Start your journey at JTR and fly nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Santorini International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Aegean Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Istanbul.

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from JTR to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • Located around 5 kilometres from central Santorini (Thira), JTR can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JTR:

  • 87% of flights leaving Santorini International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from JTR.

How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Istanbul

  • 77 € is currently the best price for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start from 148 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap flights from JTR to Istanbul by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Santorini International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from JTR to Istanbul.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santorini International Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • Think about booking a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Santorini International Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your flight from JTR to Istanbul can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from Santorini International Airport to Istanbul has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • There are some great places to call home for the night near SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your JTR to Istanbul flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Santorini International Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month for a trip to Istanbul. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Santorini International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JTR to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • After booking your flight from Santorini International Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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