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	$81	SKY express Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Dec 11 — Mon, Dec 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens is currently $81
Cheapest one-way flight	$37	SKY express Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Dec 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Athens is currently $37
Last-minute weekend getaway	$186	SKY express Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Oct 23 — Sun, Oct 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Athens is currently $186
Cheapest business class flights	$486	SKY express Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Sun, Jan 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens is currently $486

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 February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–110
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $140–205

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Athens

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $138

Typical price: $160–385

28 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ATH Every day
Aegean

Nonstop

from $83

Typical price: $100–225

24 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ATH Every day

13 weekly connecting flights

IST - ATH Every Mon, Thu, Sat
Pegasus

Nonstop

Typical price: $105–265

10 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - ATH Every day
SKY express

Nonstop

from $81

Typical price: $110–260

7 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ATH Every day
Sichuan Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $145–205

4 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ATH Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
British Airways

from $582

Typical price: $540–1,300

43 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 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 33 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Athens

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

Athens Greece 37 min 12 mi
Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)

Kalamata Greece 2 hr 31 min 112 mi
Araxos Airport (GPA)

Patras Greece 2 hr 59 min 126 mi
Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG)

Thessaloniki Greece 5 hr 30 min 180 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Athens

When are the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $65 to $110.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with SKY express from $81. The cheapest one-way flight was with SKY express from $37.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Athens is $138, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Aegean flight from Istanbul to Athens is $83, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest SKY express flight from Istanbul to Athens is $81, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 15.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Athens is $582, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens starts at $81 from Thu, Dec 11 to Mon, Dec 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $37 and departs on Wed, Dec 10.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Athens?

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

When should you fly to Athens, Greece?

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.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Istanbul to Athens?

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 is the best airline to fly from Istanbul to Athens?

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 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 43 connecting flights per week. British 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 24 nonstop flights and 13 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 4 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with SKY express from $81. The cheapest one-way flight was with SKY express from $37.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Athens is $138, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Aegean flight from Istanbul to Athens is $83, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest SKY express flight from Istanbul to Athens is $81, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 15.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Athens is $582, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

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

There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 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 4 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Athens 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Athens at price $186 is offered by SKY express from Thu, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 26.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

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

There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 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 4 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Athens 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.

When are direct flights from Istanbul to Athens available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Athens start at $81 from Thu, Dec 11 to Mon, Dec 15 with SKY express.

How can I find nonstop flights from Istanbul to Athens?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Athens start at $486 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18 with SKY express.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Athens start at $81 from Thu, Dec 11 to Mon, Dec 15.

How can I book business class trips from Istanbul to Athens?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Istanbul to Athens next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Athens starts at $186 from Thu, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 26 with SKY express.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Athens at price $186 is offered by SKY express from Thu, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 26.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Athens?

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.