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£41 Find Cheap Flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Athens to Istanbul departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Athens to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Athens to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Athens to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Athens to Istanbul.
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Sky Express Logo
07:00 - 08:30ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Sky Express Logo
09:30 - 10:55IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
£116Sky Express
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Tue, 27 May - Wed, 28 May
Aegean Airlines Logo
00:50 - 02:20ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:40 - 12:10IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
£123Aegean Airlines
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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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07:00 - 08:30ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
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10:40 - 12:10IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
Tue, 27 May - Tue, 3 Jun
Sky Express Logo
07:00 - 08:30ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Sky Express Logo
09:30 - 10:55IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
£129Sky Express
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Fri, 27 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
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07:00 - 08:30ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
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04:30 - 03:25IST-ATH
22h 55m1 stop
Wed, 28 May - Thu, 29 May
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 15:50ATH-IST
11h 20m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
16:35 - 03:25IST-ATH
10h 50m1 stop
£147Air Serbia
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Mon, 26 May - Thu, 29 May
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 03:30ATH-IST
23h 00m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
16:35 - 03:25IST-ATH
10h 50m1 stop
£161Air Serbia
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Thu, 22 May - Thu, 29 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 03:05IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
£165Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 12 May - Tue, 20 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:40 - 03:05IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
£170Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 7 May - Sun, 11 May
Wizz Air Logo
10:35 - 21:55ATH-IST
11h 20m1 stop
Wizz Air Logo
09:10 - 09:50IST-ATH
24h 40m1 stop
£188Wizz Air
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Mon, 2 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Athens to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
ATH

For a smooth departure, check your airline’s desk location online to be dropped off at the closest terminal door.

Read more about ATHby John Walton
IST

The new M11 metro line connects IST to the city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight with frequent trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ATH

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Athens to Istanbul flights

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 round-trip flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Athens to Istanbul Airport, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost £86 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £175 and £172 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £588, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Athens to Istanbul Airport

Low season

June

High season

March

Cheapest flight

£41
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
Flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport

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 cheapest flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport was £54 for a one-way ticket and £154 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, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Delta, and Scoot 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 A320neo 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.

  • 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 £111 or less one-way and £244 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

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

Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

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Top airlines flying 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.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 737 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.6Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

10.0 ExcellentJeffrey, Apr 2025HER - MUC
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

Lovely experience with Aegean. The crew felt with some extremely rude customers with professionalism and poise. The flight went off without a hitch and even landed early!

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

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

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