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Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport from $119

ATH — IST
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult
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 Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul

Wed 21/1000:50 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 25/1006:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 5/10$191
Wed 23/1213:10 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 27/1211:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 2/10$204
Fri 20/1119:20 -
1 stop14h 30m
Tue 24/1111:40 -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 2/10$207
Thu 19/1110:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 22/1111:45 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 2/10$211
Thu 19/1110:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Thu 26/1116:45 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 4/10$213
Sat 17/1000:50 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 21/1010:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 4/10$220
Mon 23/1108:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 30/1115:50 -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 3/10$223
Tue 3/1118:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 7/1106:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 5/10$230
Sun 15/1108:00 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Thu 19/1116:45 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 1/10$231

Find flight deals from Athens to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$191

One-way from

$119

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$1,082 or less

Good one-way deal

$279 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 21/10-25/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Athens to Istanbul
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Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 19/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Athens to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 20/11

15:50-17:00

1 stop24h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 20/11

04:30-17:00

1 stop11h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/11

04:30-04:40

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/12

16:35-04:40

1 stop11h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/11

04:30-17:00

1 stop11h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/11

16:35-04:40

1 stop11h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/11

04:30-04:40

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/11

16:35-04:40

1 stop11h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 30/11

04:30-17:00

1 stop11h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

AthensIstanbul

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 30/12

15:50-04:40

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

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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?

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 $162). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 72% 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Athens to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $217 and $381 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $191 on Aegean Airlines (21 Oct–25 Oct).

Related info for your journey

  • 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 28 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as $272, Turkish Airlines can have you in Istanbul Airport from Athens in 1h 35m. 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?

    $70 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Pegasus Airlines and Sky Express, with prices starting from $76 and $77, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider Sky Express (79%), Aegean Airlines (49%) or Turkish Airlines (49%) 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 $1,408, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $146. When looking at the most popular route, (Athens Eleftherios V. - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $144 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Athens to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Athens to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Athens to Istanbul.

  • 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 $162). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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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