Find Cheap Flights from Athens to Istanbul (ATH - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$133	SKY express Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 27 — Mon, Jun 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul is currently $133
Cheapest one-way flight	$59	Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Athens to Istanbul is currently $59
Last-minute weekend getaway	$177	Pegasus Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Athens to Istanbul is currently $177
Cheapest business class flights	$526	Aegean Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul is currently $526

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Athens to Istanbul takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–235
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–225

Popular airlines from Athens to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $219

Typical price: $205–425

28 weekly nonstop flights

ATH - IST Every day
Aegean

Nonstop

from $150

Typical price: $130–255

21 weekly nonstop flights

ATH - IST Every day

37 weekly connecting flights

ATH - IST Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $130

Typical price: $130–290

10 weekly nonstop flights

ATH - SAW Every day
SKY express

Nonstop

from $155

Typical price: $135–300

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATH - IST Every day
Sichuan Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $140–200

4 weekly nonstop flights

ATH - IST Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Lufthansa

from $236

Typical price: $345–880

24 weekly connecting flights

ATH - IST Every day

Popular airports near Athens

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

Athens Greece 38 min 12 mi
Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)

Kalamata Greece 2 hr 32 min 112 mi
Araxos Airport (GPA)

Patras Greece 2 hr 54 min 126 mi
Preveza International Airport (PVK)

Preveza Greece 3 hr 37 min 173 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Athens to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $85 to $235.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with SKY express from $133. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Athens to Istanbul is $219, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Aegean flight from Athens to Istanbul is $150, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Athens to Istanbul is $130, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
The cheapest SKY express flight from Athens to Istanbul is $155, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Athens to Istanbul is $236, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul starts at $133 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Athens to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Athens to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Athens to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Athens to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Aegean is the most popular. Aegean offers 21 nonstop flights and 37 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul are:

Pegasus offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
SKY express offers 7 nonstop flights per week. SKY express flies from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Sichuan Airlines offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Sichuan Airlines flies from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Lufthansa offers 24 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Athens and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with SKY express from $133. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Athens to Istanbul is $219, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Aegean flight from Athens to Istanbul is $150, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Athens to Istanbul is $130, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
The cheapest SKY express flight from Athens to Istanbul is $155, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Athens to Istanbul is $236, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.

Turkish Airlines, Aegean, SKY express, Sichuan Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from Athens to Istanbul.

There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Aegean direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Pegasus direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SKY express direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Athens and Istanbul at price $177 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

Turkish Airlines, Aegean, SKY express, Sichuan Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from Athens to Istanbul.

There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Aegean direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Pegasus direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SKY express direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Athens to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Athens to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Athens and Istanbul start at $133 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29 with SKY express.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Athens to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Athens and Istanbul start at $526 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Aegean.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Athens and Istanbul start at $133 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.

To book business class trips from Athens to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Athens and Istanbul starts at $177 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Athens and Istanbul at price $177 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Athens to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.