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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ionian Islands to Istanbul

Composite routes from Ionian Islands to Istanbul

Cheapest
14 h 8 min
Car
1168 km.
from $64

Transport providers

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.07–$700.58
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$407.61

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$611.41
Plane from Zakynthos International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$509.51
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$509.51

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$407.61

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$611.41
Plane from Zakynthos International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$471.30
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$509.51

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Cephalonia International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$598.68

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$522.25

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Lianokladi to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$20.38

Bus operators

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Lamia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$127.38
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Email:
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Patras to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$29.30

KTEL Zakythos

Phone:
+302695022255
Email:
Website:
ktel-zakynthos.gr/gr/
Bus from Zakynthos to Lamia
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$52.22
Bus from Zakynthos to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$52.22–$76.43
Bus from Zakynthos to Patras
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

Other operators

Levante Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 94 99 400
Email:
Website:
levanteferries.com/
Other from Poros to Killini
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.15–$55.93

Ioniansea Ferries

Phone:
+30 26710-91280
Website:
ionianseaferries.gr/en/
Other from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesáda
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Ionion P. Lines

Phone:
+30 26740-22111
Email:
Website:
ionionpelagos.com/
Other from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesáda
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$12.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ionian Islands to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Ionian Islands to Istanbul is to bus and ferry and bus via Thessaloníki which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 17h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ionian Islands to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Ionian Islands to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Ionian Islands and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ionian Islands to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

How far is it from Ionian Islands to Istanbul?

The distance between Ionian Islands and Istanbul is 814 km.

How do I travel from Ionian Islands to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Ionian Islands to Istanbul without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 16h 53m and costs $97.83 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Ionian Islands to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ionian Islands to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ionian Islands to Istanbul bus from?

Ionian Islands to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, depart from Zakynthos station.

Where does the Ionian Islands to Istanbul bus arrive?

Ionian Islands to Istanbul bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ionian Islands and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Ionian Islands. It is currently 11:08 in Ionian Islands and 12:08 in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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