Flying from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport (JTR): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport (JTR).
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Santorini International Airport flight is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira). The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to JTR.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Fly without interruptions from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport (JTR) can be booked from here.
Aegean Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport leaving from IST.
Aegean Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from IST to JTR.
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to JTR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near JTR and turn out the lights sooner:
Explore without limits with a Santorini International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro and see more of Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Santorini International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
P3,039 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport. Return flights start from P6,071. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flights from Istanbul to JTR by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Santorini International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport (JTR). Visit Santorini (Thira) in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Istanbul to JTR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Santorini (Thira)
Start your Santorini (Thira) trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Santorini International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Santorini (Thira) visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include Santorini caldera, Sunset Oia and Views of Santorini and Caldera.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santorini (Thira). Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Next stop? Travel to Acharnes. It's roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira) and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.