Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$702
AegeanNonstop2 hrThu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul is currently HK$702
Cheapest one-way flightHK$357
PegasusNonstop2 hrWed, Jan 7
The cheapest one-way flight from Athens to Istanbul is currently HK$357
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$1,605
PegasusNonstop2 hrSat, Dec 27 — Sun, Dec 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Athens to Istanbul is currently HK$1,605
Cheapest business class flightsHK$3,890
AegeanNonstop2 hrSat, Jan 17 — Sun, Jan 18
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul is currently HK$3,890
Fastest flight1 hr 20 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Athens to Istanbul takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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: HK$730–1,700
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$1,200–1,800

Popular airlines from Athens to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from HK$1,076
    Typical price: HK$1,500–3,300
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    ATH - ISTEvery day
  • Aegean
    Nonstop
    from HK$702
    Typical price: HK$1,000–2,000
    23 weekly nonstop flights
    ATH - ISTEvery day
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ATH - ISTEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from HK$748
    Typical price: HK$1,000–2,300
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    ATH - SAWEvery day
  • SKY express
    Nonstop
    from HK$1,402
    Typical price: HK$990–2,450
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ATH - ISTEvery day
  • Sichuan Airlines
    Nonstop
    Typical price: HK$1,100–1,600
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    ATH - ISTEvery Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Qatar Airways
    35 weekly connecting flights
    ATH - IST, SAWEvery day

Popular airports near Athens

  • Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)
    AthensGreece36 min19 km
  • Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)
    KalamataGreece2 hr 31 min181 km
  • Araxos Airport (GPA)
    PatrasGreece3 hr 4 min202 km
  • Preveza International Airport (PVK)
    PrevezaGreece3 hr 35 min278 km

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    IstanbulTürkiye59 min30 km
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    IstanbulTürkiye46 min34 km
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min96 km
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 33 min90 km

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 HK$730 to HK$1,700.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Aegean from HK$702. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from HK$357.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Athens to Istanbul is HK$1,076, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 1.
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Athens to Istanbul is HK$702, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 1.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Athens to Istanbul is HK$748, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest SKY express flight from Athens to Istanbul is HK$1,402, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul starts at HK$702 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$357 and departs on Wed, Jan 7.
1 hr 20 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, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Other popular airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul are:
  • Aegean offers 23 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • 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).
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 Aegean from HK$702. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from HK$357.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Athens to Istanbul is HK$1,076, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 1.
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Athens to Istanbul is HK$702, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 1.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Athens to Istanbul is HK$748, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest SKY express flight from Athens to Istanbul is HK$1,402, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
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 23 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 HK$1,605 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28.
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 23 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 HK$702 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with Aegean.
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 HK$3,890 from Sat, Jan 17 to Sun, Jan 18 with Aegean.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Athens and Istanbul start at HK$702 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
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 HK$1,605 from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28 with Pegasus.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Athens and Istanbul at price HK$1,605 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28.
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.

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