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Flights from Ankara to Athens
There are no direct flights from Ankara to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Izmir, about 3h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 37m
Ankara to Athens at a glance
Fastest journey3h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Izmir
Best ways to fly from Ankara to Athens
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ANK Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 818 km508 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hAthens vs Ankara
- Currency in Athens
- EUR
- Airports
- ESB → ATH
Flights from Ankara to Athens: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Izmir and Bucharest. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 818 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Athens?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Izmir (ADB) and Bucharest (OTP). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Athens?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Athens?
Athens is 1 hour behind Ankara.
