Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport from $128
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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — IST
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul
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 21 August 2026.
Sat 14/1118:30 -
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Tue 17/1116:45 -
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Deal found 17/8$205
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Tue 10/1116:45 -
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Deal found 20/8$222
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Thu 1/1004:35 -
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Deal found 18/8$229
Fri 25/908:00 -
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Tue 29/915:35 -
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Deal found 18/8$232
Fri 4/1215:50 -
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Sun 6/1216:40 -
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Deal found 17/8$244
Thu 26/1116:35 -
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Mon 30/1105:25 -
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Deal found 18/8$247
Fri 13/1115:50 -
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Wed 18/1116:40 -
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Deal found 21/8$249
Sun 1/1104:30 -
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Sat 21/1105:25 -
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Deal found 21/8$250
Tue 29/923:45 -
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Thu 1/1004:35 -
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Deal found 21/8$251
Mon 7/1211:15 -
1 stop3h 35m
Sat 12/1216:45 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 18/8$257
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 21 August 2026.
Thu 12/1104:30 -
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Deal found 18/8$247
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Deal found 16/8$247
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Deal found 17/8$247
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Fri 16/1004:25 -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 17/8$247
Wed 30/1218:30 -
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Sat 2/116:45 -
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Deal found 17/8$275
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1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 20/8$249
Fri 2/1021:20 -
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Thu 15/1004:25 -
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Deal found 18/8$309
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Mon 18/116:45 -
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Deal found 20/8$420
Fri 4/908:00 -
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Wed 9/920:55 -
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Deal found 17/8$420
Thu 10/904:25 -
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Tue 15/904:25 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 20/8$403
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 21 August 2026.
Sat 14/1118:30 -
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Tue 17/1116:45 -
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Deal found 17/8$205
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Deal found 17/8$222
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Deal found 18/8$229
Fri 25/908:00 -
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Deal found 18/8$232
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Deal found 18/8$247
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Deal found 19/8$261
Fri 29/108:00 -
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Mon 1/216:45 -
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Deal found 16/8$263
Thu 14/113:10 -
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Mon 18/116:45 -
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Deal found 20/8$264
Last-minute flights from Athens to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Athens to Istanbul. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 2/918:25 -
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Sat 5/918:00 -
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Deal found 18/8$289
Thu 17/907:00 -
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Deal found 17/8$230
Thu 24/916:30 -
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Mon 28/904:25 -
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Deal found 17/8$284
Fri 25/908:00 -
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Tue 29/915:35 -
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Deal found 18/8$232
Tue 29/923:45 -
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Thu 1/1004:35 -
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Deal found 18/8$250
Tue 29/916:30 -
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Thu 1/1004:25 -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 17/8$306
Wed 30/918:55 -
1 stop14h 30m
Sun 4/1010:15 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 18/8$291
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 21 August 2026.
Thu 8/1019:50 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 18/8$128
Tue 13/1016:30 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 17/8$131
Thu 22/1010:20 -
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Deal found 21/8$132
Mon 19/1018:45 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 20/8$143
Sun 13/922:00 -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 17/8$153
Tue 8/920:20 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 18/8$155
Wed 2/900:50 -
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Deal found 17/8$157
Fri 16/1018:25 -
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Deal found 19/8$160
Sat 17/1018:05 -
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Deal found 20/8$162
Sun 11/1020:50 -
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Deal found 17/8$164
Fri 16/1004:25 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 18/8$167
Find 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 21 August 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 12/11
04:30-04:40
1 stop23h 10m
Istanbul
Wed 18/11
16:40-15:50
1 stop24h 10m
$247
Fastest return journey
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 25/9
18:25-19:55
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Tue 29/9
15:35-17:05
Nonstop1h 30m
$247
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 29/1
15:50-04:40
1 stop11h 50m
Istanbul
Mon 1/2
17:45-03:25
1 stop10h 40m
$247
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 13/10
16:30-03:40
1 stop11h 10m
Istanbul
Fri 16/10
04:25-14:50
1 stop10h 25m
$247
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 13/1
04:30-04:40
1 stop23h 10m
Istanbul
Mon 18/1
05:25-15:05
1 stop10h 40m
$249
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 30/12
18:30-21:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Sat 2/1
16:45-17:15
Nonstop1h 30m
$275
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 2/10
21:20-03:40
1 stop6h 20m
Istanbul
Thu 15/10
04:25-09:35
1 stop5h 10m
$309
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 10/9
04:25-15:55
1 stop11h 30m
Istanbul
Tue 15/9
04:25-15:45
1 stop11h 20m
$403
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 14/1
20:10-15:50
1 stop18h 40m
Istanbul
Mon 18/1
16:45-17:15
Nonstop1h 30m
$420
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 4/9
08:00-09:35
Nonstop1h 35m
Istanbul
Wed 9/9
20:55-22:25
Nonstop1h 30m
$420
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Booking 81 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of $160). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 21 August 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 62% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Athens to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $188 and $305 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $205 on Aegean Airlines (14 Nov–17 Nov).
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 21 August 2026.
The most flights from ATH to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).
How often are flights from Athens to Istanbul delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Athens and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 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 evening 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 Saturday 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, Sky Express have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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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 29 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
For as low as $247, Air Serbia can have you in Istanbul Airport from Athens in 1h 30m. There are 554 km between Athens and Istanbul Airport. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport one-way?
$67 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sky Express. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Pegasus Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting from $74 and $75, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Consider Sky Express (75%), Pakistan International Airlines (56%) or Sichuan Airlines (53%) 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 $1,560, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Athens Eleftherios V. - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $170 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of $160). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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.
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