Cheap flights from Santorini to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flights $215
Lufthansa 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santorini to Istanbul is currently $215
Cheapest one-way flight $91
Aegean Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jul 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Santorini to Istanbul is currently $91
Last-minute weekend getaway $215
Lufthansa 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santorini to Istanbul is currently $215
Cheapest business class flights $550
Lufthansa 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santorini to Istanbul is currently $550
Fastest flight 1 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Santorini to Istanbul takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santorini to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $180–340
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $280–390

Popular airlines from Santorini to Istanbul

  • Aegean
    Nonstop
    from $269
    Typical price: $245–385
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    JTR - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat
    143 weekly connecting flights
    JTR - IST Every day
  • SKY express
    from $415
    Typical price: $325–580
    47 weekly connecting flights
    JTR - IST Every day
  • British Airways
    from $955
    Typical price: $1,100–2,050
    14 weekly connecting flights
    JTR - IST Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Transavia
    3 weekly connecting flights
    JTR - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat
  • Air Serbia
    2 weekly connecting flights
    JTR - IST Every Thu, Sun
  • Lufthansa
    from $215
    Typical price: $530–1,050
    1 weekly connecting flight
    JTR - IST Every Sat

Popular airports near Santorini

  • Αεροδρόμιο Σαντορίνης (Santorini Airport) (JTR)
    Santorini Greece 6 min 1 mi
  • Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)
    Athens Greece 9 hr 18 min 135 mi
  • Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis (HER)
    Heraklion Greece 6 hr 11 min 74 mi
  • Naxos Airport Apollon (JNX)
    Naxos Greece 4 hr 47 min 48 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santorini to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Santorini to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $180 to $340.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santorini to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $91.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Santorini to Istanbul is $269, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest SKY express flight from Santorini to Istanbul is $415, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Santorini to Istanbul is $955, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Santorini to Istanbul is $215, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santorini to Istanbul starts at $215 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $91 and departs on Sat, Jul 4.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Santorini to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santorini to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santorini to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santorini to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Aegean is the most popular. Aegean offers 3 nonstop flights and 143 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Αεροδρόμιο Σαντορίνης (Santorini Airport) (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santorini to Istanbul are:
  • SKY express offers 47 connecting flights per week. SKY express flies from Αεροδρόμιο Σαντορίνης (Santorini Airport) (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • British Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Αεροδρόμιο Σαντορίνης (Santorini Airport) (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Transavia offers 3 connecting flights per week. Transavia flies from Αεροδρόμιο Σαντορίνης (Santorini Airport) (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Air Serbia offers 2 connecting flights per week. Air Serbia flies from Αεροδρόμιο Σαντορίνης (Santorini Airport) (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Lufthansa offers 1 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Αεροδρόμιο Σαντορίνης (Santorini Airport) (JTR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santorini and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santorini to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $91.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Santorini to Istanbul is $269, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest SKY express flight from Santorini to Istanbul is $415, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Santorini to Istanbul is $955, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Santorini to Istanbul is $215, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
Aegean flies direct from Santorini to Istanbul.
  • There are 3 Aegean direct flights from Santorini to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santorini and Istanbul at price $215 is offered by Lufthansa from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Aegean flies direct from Santorini to Istanbul.
  • There are 3 Aegean direct flights from Santorini to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Santorini to Istanbul are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santorini to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santorini and Istanbul start at $550 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 5 with Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santorini and Istanbul start at $215 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 5.
To book business class trips from Santorini to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santorini and Istanbul starts at $215 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Lufthansa.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santorini and Istanbul at price $215 is offered by Lufthansa from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Santorini to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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