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Flights from Istanbul to Athens

Airlines Flying from Istanbul to Athens

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Istanbul to Athens, including AEGEAN, SKY express, and Sichuan Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with SKY express.

Find direct flights from Istanbul to Athens within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £26 or return tickets from £44.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Istanbul to Athens

The distance between Istanbul and Athens is about 550.42km. It takes around 1 hour 31 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Athens. The most popular month to Athens is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£26
Cheapest return ticket price£44
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance550.42km
Average flight time1 hour 31 minutes
Popular airlineAEGEAN

Find the best time to fly from Istanbul to Athens

The cheapest time for Istanbul to Athens flights: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one way flight prices from £23.

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  • Dec

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Athens with the following airlines, including: AEGEAN SKY express Sichuan Airlines Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 31 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 87 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A33153 (14:53) Sichuan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 3U7227 (14:53)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Athens is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Athens on November 16, 2025 with AEGEAN, with prices starting at £23.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (IST-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Istanbul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.