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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Ionian Islands

Composite routes from Istanbul to Ionian Islands

Cheapest
14 h 2 min
Car
1169 km.
from $64
Other
18 h 37 min
Bus, Train
786 km.
from $105.17
23 h 51 min
786 km.
from $137.22

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Corfu
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$547.76
Plane from Istanbul to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Corfu
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$611.45
Plane from Istanbul to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$573.24
Plane from Istanbul to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$585.98

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Corfu
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$624.19

Olympic Air

Website:
olympicair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$445.85

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Istanbul to Corfu
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$611.45
Plane from Istanbul to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$573.24
Plane from Istanbul to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$598.71

Anima Wings

Website:
animawings.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Cephalonia
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$535.02

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladi
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$20.38

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$42.04

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Lamia
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$127.39
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

KTEL Achaias

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

KTEL Zakythos

Phone:
+302695022255
Email:
Website:
ktel-zakynthos.gr/gr/
Bus from Lamia to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.48–$52.23
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$52.23–$76.43
Bus from Patras to Zakynthos
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 Killini to Poros
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.15–$55.94

Ioniansea Ferries

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

Ionion P. Lines

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ionian Islands is to bus and bus and ferry via Thessaloníki which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ionian Islands is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $97.83 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Ionian Islands?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ionian Islands. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Zakynthos via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Ionian Islands?

The distance between Istanbul and Ionian Islands is 814 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Ionian Islands without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 18h 24m and costs $97.83 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Istanbul to Ionian Islands, including transfers.

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

Istanbul to Ionian Islands bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Ionian Islands bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Ionian Islands?

Ionian Islands is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 23:09 in Istanbul and 22:09 in Ionian Islands.

Where can I stay near Ionian Islands?

There are 2540+ hotels available in Ionian Islands. Prices start at $58.33 per night.
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