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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Athens (IST-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Athens

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Athens.
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06:30 - 07:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
€226Aegean Airlines
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Thu, 2 Jan - Thu, 2 Jan
05:30 - 15:45IST-ATH
11h 15m1 stop
04:30 - 03:30ATH-IST
23h 00m1 stop
€227Air Serbia
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Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 31 May
20:20 - 20:45IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
02:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
€230Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 16 Mar - Sat, 29 Mar
17:55 - 01:05IST-ATH
8h 10m1 stop
06:00 - 16:55ATH-IST
9h 55m1 stop
€238KLM
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Sun, 2 Feb - Fri, 7 Feb
17:55 - 01:05IST-ATH
8h 10m1 stop
06:00 - 16:55ATH-IST
9h 55m1 stop
€266KLM
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Sun, 2 Feb - Thu, 6 Feb
17:55 - 01:05IST-ATH
8h 10m1 stop
18:55 - 03:25ATH-IST
8h 30m1 stop
€297
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Sat, 29 Mar - Tue, 1 Apr
14:30 - 15:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
07:10 - 12:00ATH-IST
3h 50m1 stop
€303
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Wed, 29 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
17:45 - 00:40IST-ATH
7h 55m1 stop
06:00 - 15:40ATH-IST
8h 40m1 stop
€380ITA Airways
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Wed, 29 Jan - Sat, 8 Feb
13:05 - 18:35IST-ATH
6h 30m1 stop
06:00 - 16:00ATH-IST
9h 00m1 stop
€532ITA Airways
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Sun, 2 Feb - Tue, 4 Feb
01:40 - 03:05IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
€738Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 15 Apr - Sat, 26 Apr

Flights from Istanbul to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens, 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 Istanbul Airport to Athens is January, where tickets cost €83 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €239 and €234 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of €111, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

February

Cheapest flight

€53
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 50% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul to Athens

When to book flights from Istanbul to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Athens 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 Istanbul to Athens flights

  • How early should I arrive at IST?

    When flying from Istanbul to Athens, you should ensure that you arrive at the airport at least 3h before your flight's scheduled departure time. As a result, you will go through the security checkpoints and ticketing office, get your boarding pass, and arrive at the departure gate on time. Alternatively, to help you plan for your trip, you can log into your airline website to check how busy the wait lines are.

  • Is it possible to spend the night at ATH?

    ATH is not very accommodating to overnight travelers. There aren't many benches that are comfy and/or armrest-free. It's preferable just to stay awake and upright the entire time. The seats near McDonald's may be your best bet if you plan to spend the night there because it appears that the airside provides greater resting alternatives than the landside.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at ATH?

    Multiple onsite hotels at ATH offer exceptional services, including airport shuttle transfers and complimentary breakfast and fitness centers. Therefore, if you want to make reservations to avoid the late-night fuss, consider booking your stay at the Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, located approximately 0.2 miles away from the airport.

  • What family services will I find at IST?

    Families flying through Istanbul Airport (IST) can utilize the family amenities available at the airport. The airport is equipped with an interactive kids’ playground on the Departures Level. This facility is to help kids relax their muscles after a long flight or burn off some energy before boarding their flights. Nursing mothers can also use the Mamava pods located in Concourse A, B, D, and G.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens was €56 for a one-way ticket and €237 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Athens?

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

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul to Athens.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Athens?

    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 Athens with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

    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 Athens from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €35 or less one-way.
  • Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is the major and largest international Airport serving Athens, Greece. The airport is located approximately 20.5 miles from Athens city center. ATH serves as the hub of Ryanair, Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, Volotea, and Olympic Air.
  • The most efficient and quickest way to travel from Istanbul city center to IST is via a taxi or self-driving. With a taxi or self-drive, you can get to the airport in approximately 40-45 minutes, depending on the traffic. However, with self-drive, you will have to factor in the parking time, which is approximately 10 minutes. Compared to buses that take about 60 minutes and metros 40 minutes to cover this distance, taxis are your best option if you risk missing your flight.
  • IST offers services for passengers with limited mobility flying through the airport. It offers wheelchair services and extra assistance upon request. Therefore, you should contact your airline before your travel date to access these services. On the other hand, ATH is equipped with elevators and wheelchair-accessible washrooms making navigation easier.
  • If you want to eat while at Istanbul Airport (IST), it features multiple coffee shops and restaurants that you can explore. These food concessions are found on the Airside and Landside of the airport.
  • ATH features a museum at the main terminal, displaying Greek Aviation history that you can explore while at the airport. Art lovers can also visit the Art and Exhibition area located on the Arrivals level. This area features photography exhibitions and paintings.
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Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.?

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

Direct departures

Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Istanbul to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/1Sat
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
€53
30/12Mon
directAegean Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
€70
19/1Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
€88
26/1Sun
1 stopAir Serbia
10h 25mIST-ATH
€90
22/12Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
€95
20/5Tue
1 stopAir Serbia
11h 10mIST-ATH
€104
20/1Mon
1 stopKLM
8h 10mIST-ATH
€111
10/6Tue
1 stopKLM
8h 10mIST-ATH
€118
11/6Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
8h 40mIST-ATH
€423
9/6Mon
2 stopsLufthansa
9h 20mIST-ATH
€541

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Last minute flights from Istanbul to Athens

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Istanbul to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/12Sat
directAegean Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
6/1Mon
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
€96
18/12Wed
directAegean Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
18/12Wed
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
€107
21/12Sat
directAegean Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
5/1Sun
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
€132
21/12Sat
multi-stopAir Serbia
22h 15mIST-ATH
5/1Sun
multi-stopAir Serbia
22h 55mATH-IST
€218
21/12Sat
multi-stopAir Serbia
22h 15mIST-ATH
5/1Sun
multi-stopAir Serbia
22h 55mATH-IST
€219
19/12Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
22/12Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 40mATH-IST
€230
20/12Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
22/12Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 40mATH-IST
€247
20/12Fri
multi-stop
4h 25mIST-ATH
22/12Sun
direct
1h 40mATH-IST
€426
21/12Sat
multi-stopAir France
22h 00mIST-ATH
24/12Tue
multi-stopAir France
23h 45mATH-IST
€554
20/12Fri
multi-stop
4h 25mIST-ATH
23/12Mon
direct
1h 40mATH-IST
€565

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