Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens from $63
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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ATH
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or January, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Athens
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH). 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 20 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.
Tue 2/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Thu 4/1218:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$184
Thu 11/1222:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Mon 15/1200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$212
Wed 3/1216:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sun 7/1200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$246
Fri 21/1107:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 24/1110:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$252
Thu 18/1210:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mSky Express
Thu 25/1207:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Deal found 20/11$255
Tue 2/1211:40IST - ATH
1 stop7h 25mTAROM
Tue 9/1218:50ATH - IST
1 stop15h 00mTAROM
Deal found 20/11$267
Thu 18/1210:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1208:05ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$278
Thu 25/1217:35IST - ATH
1 stop10h 40mAir Serbia
Wed 21/104:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 19/11$284
Thu 4/1217:35IST - ATH
1 stop22h 30mAir Serbia
Fri 5/1204:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 19/11$286
Sat 13/1216:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sat 13/1200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$298
Thu 11/1205:20IST - ATH
1 stop22h 55mAir Serbia
Sun 14/1215:50ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 19/11$301
Best flights from Istanbul to Athens
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to Athens that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Thu 22/122:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Thu 22/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$147
Tue 10/310:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mSky Express
Sat 14/307:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Deal found 18/11$190
Mon 5/107:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 12/110:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$206
Fri 3/415:40IST - ATH
1 stop24h 05mAir Serbia
Mon 6/404:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 20/11$261
Tue 2/1211:40IST - ATH
1 stop7h 25mTAROM
Tue 9/1218:50ATH - IST
1 stop15h 00mTAROM
Deal found 20/11$267
Thu 12/216:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sun 15/213:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$156
Sat 7/322:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sat 7/300:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$175
Thu 11/1222:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Tue 16/1208:05ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$212
Tue 10/311:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Fri 13/300:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$275
Direct flights from Istanbul to Athens
Explore direct flight options from Istanbul to Athens based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Thu 22/122:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Thu 22/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$147
Sun 11/106:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Wed 14/113:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$156
Mon 30/304:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Wed 1/408:15ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 35mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$178
Tue 2/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Thu 4/1218:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$184
Tue 10/310:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mSky Express
Sat 14/307:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Deal found 18/11$190
Sat 3/110:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mSky Express
Sat 10/107:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Deal found 18/11$198
Sat 7/316:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sun 8/313:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$202
Mon 5/107:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 12/110:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$206
Sat 3/110:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$207
Thu 11/1222:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Mon 15/1200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$212
Last-minute flights from Istanbul to Athens
Discover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Athens. Data last updated 20 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 21/1107:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 24/1110:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$252
Tue 2/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Thu 4/1218:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$184
Tue 2/1211:40IST - ATH
1 stop7h 25mTAROM
Tue 9/1218:50ATH - IST
1 stop15h 00mTAROM
Deal found 20/11$267
Wed 3/1216:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sun 7/1200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$246
Thu 4/1217:35IST - ATH
1 stop22h 30mAir Serbia
Fri 5/1204:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 19/11$286
Thu 11/1222:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Mon 15/1200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$212
Thu 11/1205:20IST - ATH
1 stop22h 55mAir Serbia
Sun 14/1215:50ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 19/11$301
Sat 13/1216:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sat 13/1200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$298
Thu 18/1210:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mSky Express
Thu 25/1207:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Deal found 20/11$255
Thu 18/1210:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1208:05ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$278
Thu 25/1217:35IST - ATH
1 stop10h 40mAir Serbia
Wed 21/104:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 19/11$284
One-way flights from Istanbul to Athens
Search for one-way flight options from Istanbul to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Mon 22/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$63
Tue 9/1211:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11$107
Sun 7/1207:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/11$111
Thu 25/1211:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$119
Tue 31/316:00IST - ATH
1 stop6h 40mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$142
Mon 30/301:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11$147
Thu 1/116:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/11$151
Sat 13/1216:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/11$153
Sat 21/205:30IST - ATH
1 stop11h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 20/11$158
Sat 13/1205:30IST - ATH
1 stop11h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 19/11$159
Wed 14/117:55IST - ATH
1 stop8h 20mKLM
Deal found 20/11$162
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Athens 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 20 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens that are best for you.
Fly from
Istanbul
Fly to
Athens
Route
Depart
Return
Price
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Thu 22/1
22:00-22:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 22/1
00:40-03:10
Nonstop1h 30m
$147
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Thu 12/2
16:50-17:15
Nonstop1h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sun 15/2
13:30-16:00
Nonstop1h 30m
$156
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Sat 7/3
22:00-22:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 7/3
00:40-03:10
Nonstop1h 30m
$175
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Tue 10/3
10:30-10:55
Nonstop1h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 14/3
07:00-09:30
Nonstop1h 30m
$190
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Mon 5/1
07:35-08:10
Nonstop1h 35m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 12/1
10:50-13:30
Nonstop1h 40m
$206
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Thu 11/12
22:00-22:25
Nonstop1h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 16/12
08:05-10:35
Nonstop1h 30m
$212
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Fri 3/4
15:40-15:45
1 stop24h 05m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 6/4
04:20-15:55
1 stop11h 35m
$261
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Tue 2/12
11:40-18:05
1 stop7h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 9/12
18:50-10:50
1 stop15h 00m
$267
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Tue 10/3
11:35-12:00
Nonstop1h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 13/3
00:40-03:10
Nonstop1h 30m
$275
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Mon 9/2
06:30-07:00
Nonstop1h 30m
$63
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Athens. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of $110). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August 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 IST to ATH?
Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
When flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Athens
Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Athens. 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 20 November 2025.
The most flights from IST to ATH are scheduled on a Thursday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).
How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Athens 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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Athens flights?
Over the past year, Transavia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Athens
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated 20 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens, such as Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, andPegasus Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Istanbul?
Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Athens. You should not have trouble finding flights to Eleftherios V. from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 23 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Athens airport from Istanbul. It is only a 19.7 km journey from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Athens’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Airlines like Aegean Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 554 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens round-trip?
Sky Express, at $117, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. You may be able to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Consider Finnair (100%), Air Canada (92%) or Thai Airways (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens.
What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Athens is $53. On average you can expect to pay $118. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for $216.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Athens 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 Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of $110). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August 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.
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