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Cheap Flights From Thira To Istanbul

Both Santorini Airport and Istanbul's two airports serve this popular Aegean route. You will find connecting flights through Athens or other European hubs rather than direct options. Planning ahead helps you secure better fares on these multi-leg journeys.

Cheapest monthApril
Airlines10
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance595 km
Direct flight time *1 h 11 min
Updated 2 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Aegean AirlinesAegean AirlinesA3with a stop★★★★★ 4.46 Apr 2027from $94Search 6 Apr 2027
Sky ExpressSky ExpressGQwith a stop—6 Apr 2027from $136Search 6 Apr 2027
Olympic AirOlympic AirOAwith a stop★★★★★ 4.25 Nov 2026from $226Search 5 Nov 2026
NorwegianNorwegianDYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.210 Jul 2027from $242Search 10 Jul 2027
Air SerbiaAir SerbiaJUwith a stop★★★★★ 4.315 Aug 2027from $272Search 15 Aug 2027
LufthansaLufthansaLHwith a stop★★★★★ 4.417 Jul 2027from $280Search 17 Jul 2027
Eurowings DiscoverEurowings Discover4Ywith a stop—9 Jun 2027from $283Search 9 Jun 2027
Hahn Air SystemsHahn Air SystemsH1with a stop★★★★★ 3.821 Dec 2026from $358Search 21 Dec 2026
Scandinavian AirlinesScandinavian AirlinesSKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.110 Jul 2027from $360Search 10 Jul 2027
Air FranceAir FranceAFwith a stop★★★★★ 4.229 May 2027from $362Search 29 May 2027

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $94.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $18417 Nov 2026
December 2026from $60818 Dec 2026
January 2027from $2251 Jan 2027
February 2027from $1718 Feb 2027
March 2027from $18018 Mar 2027
April 2027from $946 Apr 2027
May 2027from $22429 May 2027
June 2027from $2105 Jun 2027
July 2027from $28129 Jul 2027
August 2027from $25815 Aug 2027
September 2027from $62517 Sept 2027
October 2027from $1509 Oct 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
ThiraSantorini JTR0 km
IstanbulIstanbul Airport IST33 km
IstanbulSabiha Gokcen SAW33 km

Route on the map

ThiraIstanbul595 km
Thira – Istanbul: 595 km in a straight line; Turkey is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Book several weeks before your preferred travel dates to access lower price ranges. April tends to offer the most affordable options while summer brings higher demand and peak pricing. Consider flying mid-week when routes are less congested, though seasonal variations apply throughout the year with prices shifting across all twelve months.

Airlines and what to expect

Most carriers connect through their regional hubs before reaching Istanbul from Thira. Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air handle Greek domestic segments alongside international transfers. Sky Express focuses on Greek island connections while Turkish Airlines provides direct access to its hub. European full-service options include Lufthansa, Air France, and Scandinavian Airlines for varied routing possibilities.

Arriving — Istanbul

Istanbul Airport serves as the larger facility with extensive transfer infrastructure inside the terminal. Sabiha Gokcen handles some international arrivals but sits further from central districts. Both airports offer public transport links and taxi services into the city proper. Budget extra time at Istanbul Airport due to its size and potential security queues.

Before you go: Turkey

Currency
TRY (₺)
Power sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Language
Turkish
Emergency number
112, 177
Driving side
right
Calling code
+36
Internet domain
.tr
Population of Istanbul
15.7 M (2023)
Time zone
UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Verify which airport your ticket uses before booking since options differ between cities.
  • Check baggage allowances on low-cost carriers separately from full-service airlines.
  • Ensure connection times allow sufficient transfer when tickets are booked separately.
  • Confirm passport validity requirements for Turkish entry during your planned travel dates.
  • Review seasonal pricing patterns as April differs significantly from peak summer months.

Frequently asked questions

Thira – Istanbul: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $94. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Thira – Istanbul: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Olympic Air, Norwegian, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Eurowings Discover, Hahn Air Systems, Scandinavian Airlines, Air France.

Thira – Istanbul: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Thira to Istanbul?

The distance is about 595 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 1 h 11 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Thira – Istanbul?

Thira: Santorini (JTR). Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

What is the time difference between Thira and Istanbul?

Istanbul is in the same time zone as Thira.

Thira — more routes

ToFlightDatePrice from
Warsawdirect8 Jun 2027from $81

Istanbul — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
AntalyaPegasusdirect12 Dec 2026from $29
BucharestTaromdirect6 Mar 2027from $52
BudapestWizz Airdirect9 Jan 2027from $53
IasiTaromwith a stop1 Dec 2026from $122
BatumiPegasusdirect10 Nov 2026from $126
KrakowLOT Polish Airlineswith a stop26 Nov 2026from $135
WarsawSky Expresswith a stop3 Feb 2027from $147

Istanbul: flights to the city

More destinations in Turkey: flights

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