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Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport from $99
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — IST
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Athens to IstanbulExplore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 October 2025.
Wed 10/1213:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sun 14/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 22/10$148
Fri 5/1210:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Fri 12/1207:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/10$152
Sat 13/1200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Wed 17/1222:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 22/10$159
Sun 30/1100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Mon 8/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/10$163
Thu 27/1118:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sun 30/1106:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 22/10$169
Tue 9/1218:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sat 13/1211:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 22/10$171
Fri 21/1100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Wed 26/1111:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 22/10$194
Thu 4/1208:05ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Mon 8/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 22/10$196
Sun 30/1104:30ATH - IST
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$208
Fri 5/1213:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sun 7/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/10$219
Thu 18/1218:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Mon 22/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 22/10$228
Cheap flight deals from Athens to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 October 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 21/1
10:50-13:30
Nonstop1h 40m
Istanbul
Sun 25/1
07:35-08:10
Nonstop1h 35m
$165
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 18/11
13:30-16:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Sat 22/11
06:30-07:00
Nonstop1h 30m
$194
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 4/12
08:05-10:35
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 8/12
06:30-07:00
Nonstop1h 30m
$196
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 22/1
00:40-03:10
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Wed 28/1
16:40-20:40
1 stop5h 00m
$209
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 22/11
18:30-21:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Wed 26/11
22:00-22:25
Nonstop1h 25m
$219
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 5/3
13:30-16:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 9/3
16:50-17:15
Nonstop1h 25m
$243
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 5/11
08:05-10:35
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Sun 7/12
06:30-07:00
Nonstop1h 30m
$251
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 17/12
09:40-15:50
1 stop5h 10m
Istanbul
Mon 22/12
22:00-22:25
Nonstop1h 25m
$254
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 8/1
18:30-21:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 12/1
17:50-20:40
1 stop3h 50m
$259
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 9/2
00:40-03:10
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Fri 13/2
16:40-21:25
1 stop5h 45m
$259
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Athens to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of $117). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $162). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATH to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 October 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Athens to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 19 October 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Athens to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Athens to Istanbul delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Athens and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Athens to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Athens to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Royal Air Maroc have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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