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Cheap flight deals from Athens to Istanbul (ATH-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Athens to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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08:10 - 10:40ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
£88Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 16 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
13:10 - 15:40ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
20:15 - 20:45IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
£110Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 16 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
00:40 - 02:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
05:30 - 07:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
£116Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 12 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
16:30 - 04:25ATH-IST
10h 55m1 stop
05:30 - 14:55IST-ATH
10h 25m1 stop
£122Air Serbia
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Mon, 28 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
08:20 - 09:50ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
16:50 - 17:15IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
£123Aegean Airlines
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Fri, 18 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov
16:30 - 17:05ATH-IST
23h 35m1 stop
05:30 - 03:15IST-ATH
22h 45m1 stop
£141Air Serbia
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Mon, 4 Nov - Sun, 10 Nov
13:10 - 15:40ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
16:00 - 20:30IST-ATH
5h 30m1 stop
£152Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 16 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
05:45 - 16:05ATH-IST
10h 20m1 stop
17:00 - 01:25IST-ATH
8h 25m1 stop
£201KLM
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Mon, 17 Jun - Wed, 26 Jun
11:30 - 21:20ATH-IST
9h 50m1 stop
14:00 - 22:45IST-ATH
8h 45m2 stops
£220Lufthansa
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Wed, 12 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
11:30 - 21:20ATH-IST
9h 50m1 stop
14:00 - 22:35IST-ATH
8h 35m1 stop
£235Lufthansa
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Wed, 12 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun

Flights from Athens to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Athens, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £102 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of tickets is £183 and £178 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Athens to Istanbul Airport found on KAYAK was with Aegean Airlines for £49. Aegean Airlines proposed a return connection from £88 and Turkish Airlines from £110.

Which airlines fly direct between Athens and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Athens to Istanbul Airport. They are Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Aegean Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing £65. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Aegean Airlines.

How many flights are there between Athens and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are 9 direct flights that take off from Athens and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 63 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 9.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Athens and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport take?

Direct flights cover the 344 miles separating Athens and Istanbul Airport in about 1h 30m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Athens at 00:40 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 02:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport jets off at 21:50 and lands at 23:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Athens to Istanbul Airport

Low season

July

High season

March

Cheapest flight

£49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Athens to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Athens to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the best way for me to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to downtown Istanbul?

    By far the easiest way to get from the airport to the center of town is aboard the readily available taxi service that makes the trip in 30 minutes. Taxis sit at the curbside area taxi waiting stand just outside the terminal buildings. Another option is to travel aboard IETT buses that offer six different routes traveling from the airport to a variety of destinations throughout Istanbul.

  • If I am planning on renting a car at the Istanbul Airport, where will I find my customer service counter?

    There are quite a few major car rental companies that operate at this airport, and all of them have customer service desks on the landside of the arrivals hall at the airport. All vehicles available for rent are easily accessed by shuttle service to various parking lots at the airport.

  • Are there any places at the Istanbul Airport where I can get freshened up after a long flight?

    This airport offers showers available in several areas at the airport, including at the IGA Lounge, the Ambassador Spa and Beauty Salon, and at the YOTEL Hotel.

  • If I am looking for an on-site hotel at the Istanbul Airport, are there any good choices?

    The YOTEL Istanbul offers a location at this airport on the landside of the terminal building opposite entrance door number seven, which is just steps away from the terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport was £63 for a one-way ticket and £112 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    On your way to Istanbul Airport, you’ll fly out from Athens Eleftherios V.. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    KLM, Delta, Air France, and Virgin Atlantic offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Athens to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Athens and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Athens to Istanbul, Aegean Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Athens to Istanbul are Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £165 and an overall rating of 8.0, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £191 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Athens with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £78 or less one-way and £264 or less round-trip.
  • If you're looking for a convenient way to get to the Athens Airport (ATH) without driving your own car, a good choice would be to ride on the OASA light rail service that makes the trip from downtown Athens to the airport terminal buildings in around 42 minutes.
  • For those travelers driving their own car to the Athens Airport before their flight, the airport offers an e-parking system that allows travelers to book and pre-pay for their parking location online, and then drivers can enter and exit the parking area through the use of the car's license plate number.
  • If you are going to be traveling with kids from the Athens Airport, this airport offers a play area that makes a great place for kids to pass the time before a flight. The play area operates seven days a week from early in the morning until well into the evening hours.
  • For mothers that are nursing and traveling from the Athens Airport, this airport offers three baby changing and nursing rooms located throughout the main terminal building. Mothers will find a number of baby products, including diapers and wet wipes, inside these rooms as well as convenient features like tables, benches, and power outlets.
  • If you are looking for a quiet and comfortable place to wait for your flight at the Athens Airport, there are two Goldair CIP Lounges at this airport that offers comfortable seating, a variety of food and beverage options, as well as plenty of entertainment to pass the time before your flight to Istanbul.
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Prefer to fly direct from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Eleftherios V. to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Athens to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Athens to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 876 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.5Food
7.1Entertainment
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The free wi if was highly appreciated and worked very well. Staff was great!

10.0 ExcellentShalom, May 2024LUX - ATH
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The free wi if was highly appreciated and worked very well. Staff was great!

Fine. It was a 25 minute ride in a tiny plane that left 20 mins late

The only issue was a short window to make my connecting flight, and nobody to assist me in finding my way to the next gate.

This is my first time flying Aegean Air and I had a great first time experience. I will fly this airline again.

There was not any food and I didn't use the entertainment

Η πτήση εμφάνισε μεγάλη καθυστέρηση και λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το γεγονός ότι επρόκειτο για την τελευταία βραδυνή πτήση, ήταν ιδιαίτερα κουραστικό για τους επιβαίνοντες.

Very bad experience during the boarding, the Aegean employees were very rude, and impatient with the passengers

Θα πρέπει να υπάρχει εστίαση στη γρήγορη και εύκολη επιβίβαση/αποβίβαση

aegean took off late, which made it impossible for us to make the next flight on air canada, we all ran to the terminal, the plane was still there but the air canada folks wouldn't let us board because they said the door was already closed. they told us we had to go all the way back to aegean desk to arrange another flight.

Priority transfer bag left behind in Amsterdam causing extreme difficulty and inconvenience on arrival destination Athens

Overall it was good, but the flight was long and crews on such long flights in my experience generally get more involved. They make more rounds with water and snacks and check on wellbeing of passengers. It was not an overnight flight, so the ‘night’ atmosphere in the cabin was not called for

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

This aircraft is not up to standard - old Airbus with terrible chairs and entertainment system for business class!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Athens to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/11Thu
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
£49
12/11Tue
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
£53
26/9Thu
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
£57
7/11Thu
1 stopAir Serbia
10h 55mATH-IST
£65
6/11Wed
1 stopAir Serbia
22h 55mATH-IST
£85
7/7Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
£89
30/9Mon
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
£92
10/6Mon
1 stopWizz Air
12h 55mATH-IST
£118
22/9Sun
1 stopKLM
10h 20mATH-IST
£128
22/9Sun
1 stopKLM
10h 20mATH-IST
£129

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Last minute flights from Athens to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Athens to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/6Sun
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
5/6Wed
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
£202
31/5Fri
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
4/6Tue
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
£219
2/6Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
3/6Mon
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
£230
30/5Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
4/6Tue
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
£230
29/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 15mATH-IST
5/6Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
8h 45mIST-ATH
£236
30/5Thu
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
12/6Wed
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
£238
31/5Fri
multi-stopAir Serbia
23h 05mATH-IST
5/6Wed
multi-stopAir Serbia
11h 40mIST-ATH
£262
29/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 15mATH-IST
5/6Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
8h 35mIST-ATH
£266
2/6Sun
multi-stopAir Serbia
25h 30mATH-IST
2/7Tue
multi-stopAir Serbia
22h 45mIST-ATH
£279
31/5Fri
multi-stopTAROM
7h 55mATH-IST
4/6Tue
multi-stopTAROM
7h 40mIST-ATH
£304

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Athens - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Athens (ATH)Greece

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - Athens

Cabin classes:

£534
£2,060
£86

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