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$78+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Thera (JTR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JTR
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Wed 7/23
Wed 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Santorini

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$78
(Expedia)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

$73 or less
From Istanbul to Thera Santorini
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Santorini
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Santorini. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 18, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:50 pmIST - JTR
1 stop3h 25mAegean Airlines
Sat 8/307:15 pmJTR - IST
Nonstop1h 10mAegean Airlines
Deal found 7/17$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:20 pmIST - JTR
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/187:30 pmJTR - IST
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$244
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/264:20 amIST - JTR
1 stop8h 20mAir France
Sun 7/271:35 pmJTR - IST
1 stop13h 50mAir France
Deal found 7/17$402

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Santorini that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Thera that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Santorini

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulThera

IST - JTR

ISTJTR

Istanbul

Wed 8/27

8:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop3h 25m

Thera Santorini

Sat 8/30

7:15 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$199

IstanbulThera

IST - JTR

ISTJTR

Istanbul

Sat 9/13

5:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Thera Santorini

Thu 9/18

7:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 00m

$244

IstanbulThera

IST - JTR

ISTJTR

Istanbul

Sat 9/20

5:20 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$78

IstanbulThera

IST - JTR

ISTJTR

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

10:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$103

IstanbulThera

IST - JTR

ISTJTR

Istanbul

Tue 9/23

4:45 am-7:30 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$108

IstanbulThera

IST - JTR

ISTJTR

Istanbul

Thu 9/25

9:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$120

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Deals found on 7/16

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Thera

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Thera?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Santorini. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Thera, you should look to book at least 11 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to JTR?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Santorini. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 18, 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Thera, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight at noon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santorini

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santorini. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santorini. Reviews last updated July 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Wizz Air from Istanbul Airport to Thera have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
767 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
767 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
767 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Sky Express
7.6
Good
115 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
767 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Wizz Air
6.8
Okay
1,056 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
767 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Santorini. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Thera from Istanbul?

    Thera Santorini (JTR) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Thera. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santorini from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Thera airport from Istanbul. It is only a 2.9 mi journey from Santorini (JTR) to Thera’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Thera round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Thera is Aegean Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $199 on this airline. Aegean Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Thera one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Aegean Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $103 and $120 on Wizz Air and Sky Express, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Thera?

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Thera is $62. On average you can expect to pay $185. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Thera Santorini), can usually be booked for $260.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Santorini that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Santorini flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Santorini?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Santorini.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Santorini?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Santorini by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Istanbul to Santorini

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Istanbul to Santorini. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 18, 2025.
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Aegean AirlinesCheapest$125Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%

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