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Partners or family members on the same booking with Ryanair can share excess baggage. Be sure to check in together at Santorini Airport (JTR). Learn the rules and buy a checked baggage allowance when booking your flight because the rates are higher at the check-in desk. Any luggage exceeding 31.8 x 46.8 x 46.8 inches in the hold must be paid for. You can check a maximum of three 44 lbs. bags for free.

SKY Express group rates are usually cheaper than buying individual regular tickets. Save money for a corporate group trip, family reunion, or school trip to Istanbul if you are in a group of ten or more. The discount (5-20%) is calculated based on your group size and departure date.

Aegean Airlines offers Extra Legroom seats at the exit rows for a reasonable additional cost. You'll get at least 36" legroom (4" – 6" longer than standard economy legroom), plus a larger recline and adjustable footrests. It's a more affordable comfort than an upgrade to Premium Economy.

With an official Greek passport, you don't need a visa for a 90-day trip to Istanbul. If you are going to Turkey for studies and work, you must obtain a visa from a Turkish Embassy or Consulate. If you have a Schengen visa, you need supporting documents and an active email address to get an e-visa notification. Your credit/debit card must be valid to pay the digital visa fee.

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Thera and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Thera to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Thera Santorini (JTR) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Thera to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $215 round-trip, compared to $324 via a layover through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Thera to Istanbul Airport pass through Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Thera to Istanbul Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $215 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $395, a difference of $180. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Thera to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 3:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 9:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

A nonstop flight from Thera to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 25m, covering 380 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $227 to $1,214. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Thera to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Thera to Istanbul Airport range from $215 to $368, with an average of $267 over the past 12 months. Anything below $215 counts as a good deal.