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Flights from Athens to Ankara
There are no direct flights from Athens to Ankara. 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
Athens to Ankara at a glance
Fastest journey3h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Izmir
Best ways to fly from Athens to Ankara
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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ATH Istanbul (IST) ANK
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
- +1hAnkara vs Athens
- Currency in Ankara
- TRY
- Airports
- ATH → ESB
Flights from Athens to Ankara: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Athens to Ankara?
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 Athens to Ankara?
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 Athens and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Izmir (ADB) and Bucharest (OTP). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Ankara?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Athens and Ankara?
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Athens.
