Istanbul (IST) to Thira (JTR) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Thira (JTR) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Thira (JTR): Aegean Airlines. The two airports are 378 miles (609 km) apart. Aegean Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mykonos, Athens and Heraklion and more.
How many miles IST to JTR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Aegean Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60β425 |
| Etihad GuestOn Aegean Airlines | 6,000 | $25.60β325 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Aegean Airlines | 7,500 | $53.60β103 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Aegean Airlines | 10,000 | $25.60β165 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $25.60β75 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $50.60β100 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $25.60β75 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Aegean Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60β75 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Aegean Airlines | 22,000 | $25.60β75 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $70.40β469.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to JTR
- Aegean AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book IST to JTR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Aegean Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Aegean Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Aegean Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Aegean Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Aegean Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Aegean Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Aegean Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Aegean Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Aegean Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Aegean Airlines
IST to JTR with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mykonos (JMK)Aegean Airlines, then flydubai
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines and Sky Express the whole way
GQ
GQ - Via Heraklion (HER)Aegean Airlines the whole way
- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Aegean Airlines the whole way
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Wizz Air Malta
A2
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Bari (BRI)Turkish Airlines, then Volotea and Ryanair
IST to JTR: common questions
How many miles does IST to JTR cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to JTR?
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Thira (JTR).
How far is Istanbul from Thira by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Thira (JTR) are 378 miles (609 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to JTR award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Thira?
The most direct connections are through Mykonos (JMK), Athens (ATH), Heraklion (HER), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Bucharest (OTP). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aegean Airlines through Athens.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.