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Flights from Istanbul to Samos
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Samos. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Thessaloniki, about 3h 30m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 30m
Istanbul to Samos at a glance
Fastest journey3h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Thessaloniki
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Samos
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
IST Athens (ATH) SMI
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
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IST Thessaloniki (SKG) SMI
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Olympic Air, Sky Express (Greece)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 409 km254 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 30mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hSamos vs Istanbul
- Currency in Samos
- EUR
- Airports
- IST, SAW → SMI
Flights from Istanbul to Samos: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Samos?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Samos?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 409 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Samos?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Rhodes (RHO). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Samos?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Samos: Samos Airport (SMI).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Samos?
Samos is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
