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Overview: Santorini (Island) to Istanbul flight
Flights from Santorini (Island) to Istanbul depart on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £95 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 01:35, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 596 km distance in 1h 10m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 596 km |
Average flight duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Flights per day 26 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 01:35 |
Last flight 23:40 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Santorini (Island) to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£130
Average price
£157
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
596 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santorini (Island) to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santorini (Island) to Istanbul will cost around £157 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £130.
Of the 3 flights that leave Santorini (Island) for Istanbul every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 596 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Santorini (Island) to Istanbul flight times
The table below shows live departures for Santorini (Island) to Istanbul flights for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:00 Santorini (Island) | 11h50 | 06:50 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Santorini (Island) | 11h20 | 06:50 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 05:25 Santorini (Island) | 6h35 | 12:00 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Santorini (Island) to Istanbul flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Island) to Istanbul by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Santorini (Island) and Istanbul
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free shops and brands like Hugo Boss and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 0.73€ (21 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Turkish Airlines Lounge, offering food, drinks, and relaxation areas.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- H-2
- IST-1
- IST-2
- IST-3
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in duty-free area, including D&R and Turkish Delight.
- Parking available, located near terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including ISG Lounge with food and shower facilities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Buses: E10, E11, SG-2
- Metro: M4
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