Thira (JTR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

An economy award from Thira (JTR) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $20. One airline flies nonstop from Thira (JTR) to Istanbul (IST): Aegean Airlines. The two airports are 378 miles (609 km) apart. Aegean Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Athens, Heraklion and Thessaloniki and more.
How many miles JTR to IST 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 | $20β445 |
| Etihad GuestOn Aegean Airlines | 6,000 | $20β345 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Aegean Airlines | 7,500 | $48β123 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Aegean Airlines | 10,000 | $20β185 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20β95 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $45β120 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20β95 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Aegean Airlines | 17,500 | $20β95 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Aegean Airlines | 22,000 | $20β95 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $64.80β489.80 |
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 JTR to IST
- Aegean AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

Book JTR to IST 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
JTR to IST with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Athens (ATH)Sky Express and Aegean Airlines the whole way
GQ+1

GQ - Via Heraklion (HER)Aegean Airlines the whole way


- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Aegean Airlines the whole way



- Via Bucharest (OTP)Wizz Air Malta, then TAROM, Turkish Airlines and 1 more


A2 - Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way



- Via Bari (BRI)Volotea and Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines



JTR to IST: common questions
How many miles does JTR to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $20. 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 JTR to IST?
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Thira (JTR) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Thira from Istanbul by plane?
Thira (JTR) and Istanbul (IST) 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 JTR to IST 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 Thira and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Athens (ATH), Heraklion (HER), Thessaloniki (SKG), Bucharest (OTP) and Belgrade (BEG). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sky Express 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.







