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Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul from €49
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) and 2 more airlines fly nonstop from Athens to Istanbul, about 28 flights a week. The flight takes around 1h 25m, and the cheapest one-way fare we found recently is €49 on 28 Jan.
Direct flights available ~28 flights a week 1h 25m Cheapest in January Prices checked 14 days ago
Athens to Istanbul at a glance
Cheapest one-way€49Aegean Airlines · nonstop · Thu 28 JanCheapest return€60Wed 16 Dec – Fri 15 JanFastest flight1h 25mPegasus Airlines · nonstop
Nonstop flights28/wkTurkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
Airlines flying nonstop from Athens to Istanbul
5 airlines on this route, about 28 flights a week in total (observed over the last 4 weeks).
Cheapest dates from Athens to Istanbul
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Thu 28 Jan
One-way from€49
Sat 27 Feb
One-way from€50
Sun 28 Feb
One-way from€50
Fri 29 Jan
One-way from€52
Mon 14 Dec
One-way from€53
Thu 4 Feb
One-way from€53
Wed 2 Dec
One-way from€53
Thu 4 Mar
One-way from€54
Cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: January is cheapest, September the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 538 km334 miles
- Flight time
- 1h 25mfastest found
- Time difference
- +1hIstanbul vs Athens
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- ATH → IST, SAW
Flights from Athens to Istanbul: questions answered
How much is a flight from Athens to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is €49, nonstop, departing in January. Return trips start from €60. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece), Pegasus Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly this route nonstop, with about 28 flights a week in each direction.
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight covers 538 km and takes around 1h 25m.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul?
January has the lowest fare we found (€49), while September is the most expensive (€62).
Which airlines fly from Athens to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece), Pegasus Airlines and Sichuan Airlines operate nonstop flights on this route.
Which airports serve Athens and Istanbul?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Athens and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Athens.





