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Flights from Athens to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost ₹ 10,444 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 19,551 and ₹ 19,467 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Athens and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are 8 direct flights that take off from Athens and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 34m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 56 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 8.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Athens and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Athens to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Athens at 03:55 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 05:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Athens to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport jets off at 21:50 and lands at 23:30.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

November
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.

When to book flights from Athens to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Athens to Istanbul flights

  • What is the best way for me to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to downtown Istanbul?

    By far the easiest way to get from the airport to the center of town is aboard the readily available taxi service that makes the trip in 30 minutes. Taxis sit at the curbside area taxi waiting stand just outside the terminal buildings. Another option is to travel aboard IETT buses that offer six different routes traveling from the airport to a variety of destinations throughout Istanbul.

  • If I am planning on renting a car at the Istanbul Airport, where will I find my customer service counter?

    There are quite a few major car rental companies that operate at this airport, and all of them have customer service desks on the landside of the arrivals hall at the airport. All vehicles available for rent are easily accessed by shuttle service to various parking lots at the airport.

  • Are there any places at the Istanbul Airport where I can get freshened up after a long flight?

    This airport offers showers available in several areas at the airport, including at the IGA Lounge, the Ambassador Spa and Beauty Salon, and at the YOTEL Hotel.

  • If I am looking for an on-site hotel at the Istanbul Airport, are there any good choices?

    The YOTEL Istanbul offers a location at this airport on the landside of the terminal building opposite entrance door number seven, which is just steps away from the terminal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Athens to Istanbul?

    Delta, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, and Scoot offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Athens to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Athens and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Athens to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Athens with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Istanbul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 20,766 or less one-way.
  • If you're looking for a convenient way to get to the Athens Airport (ATH) without driving your own car, a good choice would be to ride on the OASA light rail service that makes the trip from downtown Athens to the airport terminal buildings in around 42 minutes.
  • For those travelers driving their own car to the Athens Airport before their flight, the airport offers an e-parking system that allows travelers to book and pre-pay for their parking location online, and then drivers can enter and exit the parking area through the use of the car's license plate number.
  • If you are going to be traveling with kids from the Athens Airport, this airport offers a play area that makes a great place for kids to pass the time before a flight. The play area operates seven days a week from early in the morning until well into the evening hours.
  • For mothers that are nursing and traveling from the Athens Airport, this airport offers three baby changing and nursing rooms located throughout the main terminal building. Mothers will find a number of baby products, including diapers and wet wipes, inside these rooms as well as convenient features like tables, benches, and power outlets.
  • If you are looking for a quiet and comfortable place to wait for your flight at the Athens Airport, there are two Goldair CIP Lounges at this airport that offers comfortable seating, a variety of food and beverage options, as well as plenty of entertainment to pass the time before your flight to Istanbul.
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Prefer to fly direct from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Eleftherios V. to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Athens to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Athens to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
Pegasus AirlinesOverall score based on 741 reviews
6.9boarding
6.4comfort
7.3crew
5.9food
5.7entertainment
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Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

2.0 MediocreIsora, Mar 2024SAW - AUH
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Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Athens - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Athens (ATH)Greece

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Athens

Cabin classes:

₹ 181,555
₹ 48,459

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