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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$86	Aegean Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens is currently $86
Cheapest one-way flight	$41	Aegean Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Athens is currently $41
Last-minute weekend getaway	$159	SKY express Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Athens is currently $159
Cheapest business class flights	$490	Aegean Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens is currently $490

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Athens 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 Istanbul to Athens is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–180
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $135–195

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Athens

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $189

Typical price: $180–380

29 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ATH Every day
Aegean

Nonstop

from $102

Typical price: $115–225

26 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ATH Every day

10 weekly connecting flights

IST - ATH Every Mon, Fri
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $137

Typical price: $120–260

10 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - ATH Every day
SKY express

Nonstop

from $159

Typical price: $130–265

7 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ATH Every day
Sichuan Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $140–200

3 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ATH Every Mon, Fri, Sun
Qatar Airways

35 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - ATH Every day

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

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 58 min 126 mi
Preveza International Airport (PVK)

Preveza Greece 3 hr 38 min 173 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Athens

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $75 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Aegean from $86. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $41.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Athens is $189, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Aegean flight from Istanbul to Athens is $102, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Athens is $137, flying from Apr 10 to Apr 13.
The cheapest SKY express flight from Istanbul to Athens is $159, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens starts at $86 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $41 and departs on Thu, Mar 5.

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

Athens has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry weather May–Sep, the peak travel period. Holy Week and Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary) is a key religious event, with church services, candlelit processions and fireworks. The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (summer months, dates vary) features Ancient Greek drama, classical music and dance shows in ancient open-air locations. The Athens Marathon (Nov) follows the route of the iconic 490 BC run.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Athens.
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 Istanbul to Athens 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 Istanbul to Athens.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 29 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Athens are:

Aegean offers 26 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Pegasus offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
SKY express offers 7 nonstop flights per week. SKY express flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Sichuan Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Sichuan Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Aegean from $86. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $41.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Athens is $189, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Aegean flight from Istanbul to Athens is $102, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Athens is $137, flying from Apr 10 to Apr 13.
The cheapest SKY express flight from Istanbul to Athens is $159, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.

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

There are 29 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Aegean direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SKY express direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available on Monday, 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 Istanbul and Athens at price $159 is offered by SKY express from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

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

There are 29 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Aegean direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SKY express direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Athens start at $86 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8 with Aegean.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Athens, 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 Istanbul and Athens start at $490 from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1 with Aegean.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Athens start at $86 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Athens, 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 Istanbul and Athens starts at $159 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with SKY express.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Athens at price $159 is offered by SKY express from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Athens, 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.