Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport from $119
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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — IST
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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 18 July 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 18 July 2025.
Mon 24/1118:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Fri 28/1122:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 18/7$196
Fri 15/815:40ATH - IST
1 stop11h 50mAir Serbia
Tue 19/816:35IST - ATH
1 stop22h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/7$273
Mon 1/907:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/922:35IST - ATH
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$275
Sun 14/1213:10ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1220:20IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7$327
Sat 22/1106:05ATH - IST
1 stop9h 50mKLM
Wed 26/1117:55IST - ATH
1 stop8h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/7$364
Best flights from Athens to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Athens to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Mon 24/1118:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Fri 28/1122:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 18/7$196
Fri 15/815:40ATH - IST
1 stop11h 50mAir Serbia
Tue 19/816:35IST - ATH
1 stop22h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/7$273
Mon 1/907:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/922:35IST - ATH
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$275
Sun 14/1213:10ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1220:20IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7$327
Sat 22/1106:05ATH - IST
1 stop9h 50mKLM
Wed 26/1117:55IST - ATH
1 stop8h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/7$364
Direct flights from Athens to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Athens to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Mon 24/1118:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Fri 28/1122:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 18/7$196
Mon 1/907:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/901:40IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$275
Sun 14/1213:10ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1220:20IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7$327
Last-minute flights from Athens to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Athens to Istanbul. Data last updated 18 July 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 24/716:45ATH - IST
1 stop4h 45mAegean Airlines
Sun 3/820:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 18/7$338
Sun 27/704:20ATH - IST
1 stop23h 10mAir Serbia
Tue 29/716:35IST - ATH
1 stop10h 50mAir Serbia
Deal found 18/7$379
Sun 27/703:55ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/801:40IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/7$444
Mon 28/719:10ATH - IST
1 stop14h 15mTAROM
Wed 6/810:15IST - ATH
1 stop7h 40mTAROM
Deal found 17/7$611
Fri 15/815:40ATH - IST
1 stop11h 50mAir Serbia
Tue 19/816:35IST - ATH
1 stop22h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/7$273
Sun 24/800:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Fri 29/820:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 17/7$239
Mon 25/803:55ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/901:40IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/7$369
Sun 31/800:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/909:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$290
One-way flights from Athens to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Athens to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Wed 20/800:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 16/7$119
Mon 15/912:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/7$131
Thu 21/807:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Deal found 16/7$137
Fri 21/1115:45ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7$139
Thu 24/716:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 18/7$142
Mon 15/910:35ATH - IST
1 stop11h 20mWizz Air
Deal found 16/7$177
Tue 14/1007:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mQingdao Airlines
Deal found 18/7$208
Tue 2/1206:05ATH - IST
1 stop9h 50mKLM
Deal found 16/7$231
Sat 25/1016:50ATH - IST
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$245
Sat 27/1217:30ATH - IST
1 stop28h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/7$261
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Athens to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 24/11
18:30-21:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Fri 28/11
22:00-22:25
Nonstop1h 25m
$196
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 15/8
15:40-03:30
1 stop11h 50m
Istanbul
Tue 19/8
16:35-14:55
1 stop22h 20m
$273
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 1/9
07:00-08:30
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 8/9
22:35-09:20
1 stop10h 45m
$275
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sun 14/12
13:10-15:45
Nonstop1h 35m
Istanbul
Sun 14/12
20:20-20:50
Nonstop1h 30m
$327
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 22/11
06:05-16:55
1 stop9h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 26/11
17:55-01:05
1 stop8h 10m
$364
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 20/8
00:50-02:20
Nonstop1h 30m
$119
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 15/9
12:00-13:40
Nonstop1h 40m
$131
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 21/8
07:00-08:30
Nonstop1h 30m
$137
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 21/11
15:45-18:25
Nonstop1h 40m
$139
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 24/7
16:20-03:30
1 stop11h 10m
$142
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Best time to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport
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 11 July 2025.
Booking 83 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of $860). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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 18 July 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 69% 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 13 July 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. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
The most flights from ATH to IST are scheduled on a Thursday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, KLM, andSky Express
from Athens to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Located just 19.7 km from the city centre, Athens Eleftherios V. is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Athens. Booking flights from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 2 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $196. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Serbia, from $273, and Turkish Airlines, from $327. Aegean Airlines is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport one-way?
$119 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aegean Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and Sky Express, with prices starting from $131 and $137, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Consider Sky Express (91%), Turkish Airlines (66%) or Aegean Airlines (66%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport.
What are the cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
While on average a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport is generally $1,326, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $102. When looking at the most popular route, (Athens Eleftherios V. - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $182 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of $860). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 July 2025.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Athens to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
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