Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport from $80
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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — IST
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Friday
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 28 January 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 28 January 2025.
Mon 17/313:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 18/306:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/1$134
Mon 17/315:30ATH - IST
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/312:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$246
Wed 19/204:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Sun 23/205:30IST - ATH
1 stop10h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 27/1$262
Sat 8/221:35ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/214:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$270
Fri 14/206:00ATH - IST
1 stop9h 55mKLM
Mon 17/217:55IST - ATH
1 stop8h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/1$410
Wed 26/207:00ATH - IST
2 stops10h 05mLufthansa
Wed 5/319:00IST - ATH
1 stop7h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 27/1$436
Sat 8/319:10ATH - IST
1 stop14h 40mTAROM
Mon 10/300:15IST - ATH
1 stop18h 50mTAROM
Deal found 27/1$525
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 28 January 2025.
Mon 17/313:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 18/306:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/1$134
Mon 17/315:30ATH - IST
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/312:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$246
Wed 19/204:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Sun 23/205:30IST - ATH
1 stop10h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 27/1$262
Sat 8/221:35ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/214:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$270
Fri 14/206:00ATH - IST
1 stop9h 55mKLM
Mon 17/217:55IST - ATH
1 stop8h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/1$410
Wed 26/207:00ATH - IST
2 stops10h 05mLufthansa
Wed 5/319:00IST - ATH
1 stop7h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 27/1$436
Sat 8/319:10ATH - IST
1 stop14h 40mTAROM
Mon 10/300:15IST - ATH
1 stop18h 50mTAROM
Deal found 27/1$525
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 28 January 2025.
Mon 17/313:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 18/306:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/1$134
Sat 8/221:35ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/214:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$270
Last-minute flights from Athens to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Athens to Istanbul. Data last updated 28 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 4/210:10ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/208:10IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$296
Tue 4/200:05ATH - IST
1 stop27h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/200:05IST - ATH
1 stop28h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/1$1,703
Thu 6/200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Mon 10/212:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/1$191
Thu 6/216:30ATH - IST
1 stop10h 55mAir Serbia
Sun 9/205:30IST - ATH
1 stop10h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 27/1$278
Thu 6/206:00ATH - IST
1 stop9h 55mKLM
Mon 10/217:55IST - ATH
1 stop8h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/1$428
Fri 7/214:15ATH - IST
1 stop7h 30mLufthansa
Mon 10/218:55IST - ATH
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 28/1$553
Sat 8/221:35ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/214:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$270
Fri 14/206:00ATH - IST
1 stop9h 55mKLM
Mon 17/217:55IST - ATH
1 stop8h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/1$410
Fri 14/219:10ATH - IST
1 stop26h 35mTAROM
Tue 18/200:15IST - ATH
1 stop19h 05mTAROM
Deal found 27/1$618
Wed 19/204:20ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Sun 23/205:30IST - ATH
1 stop10h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 27/1$262
Mon 24/200:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Fri 28/206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 27/1$148
Wed 26/207:00ATH - IST
2 stops10h 05mLufthansa
Wed 5/319:00IST - ATH
1 stop7h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 27/1$436
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 28 January 2025.
Mon 3/318:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 27/1$80
Wed 18/607:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Deal found 26/1$84
Sun 16/204:30ATH - IST
1 stop10h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 28/1$137
Tue 22/403:55ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1$167
Fri 14/206:00ATH - IST
1 stop9h 55mKLM
Deal found 27/1$231
Mon 14/719:10ATH - IST
1 stop14h 15mTAROM
Deal found 28/1$262
Mon 17/214:45ATH - IST
1 stop12h 25mAir France
Deal found 28/1$312
Sat 1/318:55ATH - IST
2 stops26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 28/1$328
Sun 20/420:00ATH - IST
2 stops40h 55mCroatia Airlines
Deal found 27/1$405
Sun 13/703:05ATH - IST
1 stop10h 50mAir Europa
Deal found 28/1$432
Tue 17/600:55ATH - IST
1 stop25h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 26/1$696
Tue 4/200:05ATH - IST
1 stop27h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/1$1,016
Find flights from Athens to Istanbul within your budget
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 28 January 2025.
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AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 17/3
13:30-16:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Tue 18/3
06:30-07:00
Nonstop1h 30m
$134
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 17/3
15:30-04:25
1 stop11h 55m
Istanbul
Tue 18/3
12:00-12:25
Nonstop1h 25m
$246
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 19/2
04:20-16:55
1 stop11h 35m
Istanbul
Sun 23/2
05:30-14:55
1 stop10h 25m
$262
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 8/2
21:35-00:20
Nonstop1h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 12/2
14:30-15:00
Nonstop1h 30m
$270
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 14/2
06:00-16:55
1 stop9h 55m
Istanbul
Mon 17/2
17:55-01:05
1 stop8h 10m
$410
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 26/2
07:00-18:05
2 stops10h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 5/3
19:00-01:00
1 stop7h 00m
$436
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 8/3
19:10-10:50
1 stop14h 40m
Istanbul
Mon 10/3
00:15-18:05
1 stop18h 50m
$525
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 3/3
18:30-21:00
Nonstop1h 30m
$80
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 18/6
07:00-08:30
Nonstop1h 30m
$84
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sun 16/2
04:30-16:05
1 stop10h 35m
$137
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Best time to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul
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Travel insights for flights from Athens to Istanbul
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Athens to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 24 January 2025.
Booking 77 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 $1,340). 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 28 January 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 77% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
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 28 January 2025.
The most flights from ATH to IST are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
Rainfall in Istanbul by month
Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.
Temperature in Istanbul by month
Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).
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 28 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Athens to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Air Serbia, Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines. 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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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 20 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 $134. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Serbia, from $262, and Turkish Airlines, from $270. Aegean Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport one-way?
$80 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 Sky Express and Air Serbia, with prices starting from $84 and $137, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Consider Sky Express (92%), Sichuan Airlines (86%) or Pakistan International Airlines (81%) 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 $1,995, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $116. When looking at the most popular route, (Athens Eleftherios V. - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $121 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 $1,340). 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 28 January 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 28 January 2025.
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