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Find flight deals from Santorini to Istanbul for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from €142 or round trip flights from €169.

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Flight Info | Santorini to Istanbul

The distance between Santorini and Istanbul is about 596.7 km. It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on average to fly from Santorini to Istanbul. The most popular month to Istanbul is March. The off-season for travel is May.

Cheapest one-way flight price€69
Cheapest return ticket price€169
Off-season for travelMay
Peak season for travelMarch
Flight distance596.7 km
Average flight time1 hour 25 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santorini to Istanbul?

The cheapest time for Santorini to Istanbul flights: Nov 2 to Nov 9 — one way flight prices from €68.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santorini to Istanbul (JTR-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AEGEAN offers one-way fares as low as €69 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JTR to IST on Sun, Nov 9), while AEGEAN offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from €169 departing on Sat, Oct 25 and returning on Wed, Oct 29.
  • It takes about 1 hour 25 minutes to fly from Santorini (JTR) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Santorini to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Santorini to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Nov 9, with one-way flights priced at just €69.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AEGEAN.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around March.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Santorini to Istanbul is May, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Santorini to Istanbul on September 27, 2025 with AEGEAN, with prices starting at €120.
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Santorini is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Santorini to Istanbul

Wait until the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high. Plan ahead, book the right way, and your savings can soar. We have loads of saving tips to help you find a cheap flight from Santorini to Istanbul. Book your flights at the right time and save more.
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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Santorini to Istanbul ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Santorini to Istanbul airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, Oct 14 at €142 for one-way flights.
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Compare cheap Santorini to Istanbul flight deals from over hundreds of airlines.
Our extensive search allows you to compare prices from over 500 airlines to choose the cheapest flight tickets from Santorini to Istanbul. The cheapest airline operating is AEGEAN.
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It's always better to book early. Flight tickets tend to be the cheapest when they are first released, normally about a year before the departure date. So, check online as soon as the flights you want become available. If you miss the cheapest time, you can still find lower-priced tickets as the flight date approaches.
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