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Today’s best flight deals from Athens to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Athens to Istanbul

November 25 - November 30

Cheapest

ATH - Istanbul

$127

$94

Round trip

November 18 - November 30

Cheapest

ATH - Istanbul

$116

$94

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November 14 - November 18

Cheapest

ATH - Istanbul

$125

$94

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November 14 - November 30

Cheapest

ATH - Istanbul

$114

$94

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November 4 - November 18

Cheapest
Earliest

ATH - Istanbul

$116

$94

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November 4 - November 5

Cheapest
Earliest

ATH - Istanbul

$125

$94

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November 17 - November 18

Cheapest

ATH - Istanbul

$125

$94

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November 17 - November 30

Cheapest

ATH - Istanbul

$116

$94

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December 8 - December 11

Cheapest
Best

ATH - Istanbul

$170

$94

Round trip

December 8 - December 17

Cheapest
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ATH - Istanbul

$167

$94

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Athens to Istanbul

Only 5% of recent fares from Athens to Istanbul were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Istanbul are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul. Fares for this route typically range from $109–$222, with a median of $144.
When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Athens to Istanbul, you'll find the lowest median fares in February at $81. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $82. Following these, December presents a median fare of $88, making these months the most budget-friendly options for this route.
A typical journey from Athens to Istanbul takes about 1h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time for itineraries on this route. The distance between Athens and Istanbul is 554 km, classifying it as a short-haul route.
For direct flights from Athens to Istanbul, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 63.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that do include connections, most typically involve one stopover. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Athens to Istanbul

Regular price: $104 - $201

Prices for flights from Athens to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 104 USD and 201 USD. The current lowest deal is 94 USD with Big Sky Airlines, for travel from November 25 to November 30.

now $94

Low $104

High $201

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul is February, with a median price of $81. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $332. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $81

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $332

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Direct flights from Athens to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Athens to Istanbul

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Istanbul

Athens (ATH) - Istanbul (IST)

$237

$146

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Istanbul

Aegean Airlines

Athens (ATH) - Istanbul (IST)

Aegean Airlines

$126

$96

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Istanbul

Aegean Airlines

Athens (ATH) - Istanbul (IST)

Aegean Airlines

$130

$99

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Istanbul

Aegean Airlines

Athens (ATH) - Istanbul (IST)

Aegean Airlines

$227

$151

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Istanbul

Air Serbia

Athens (ATH) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Serbia

$227

$163

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - Istanbul

Big Sky Airlines

Athens (ATH) - Istanbul (IST)

Big Sky Airlines

$116

$94

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Athens to Istanbul

9 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 30

$237  →  $146

38%

1 night

Dec 16 - Dec 17

$175  →  $94

46%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$171  →  $94

45%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$171  →  $94

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to Istanbul

Athens - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below typical level

Recent ATH to IST fares are below the typical level, with deals from $94.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: February, January, December

Historically, February ($81), January ($82), and December ($88) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 40m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Athens to Istanbul is 1 hour 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct flight share

Deals appear frequently, and 63.1% of flights on this route are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Big Sky Airlines offers direct flights

Big Sky Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights from Athens to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available

Historically, 5% of deals for this route are considered good prices.

Athens main airports to depart from

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a great option for flights from Athens to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Athens to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers another convenient arrival option for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$101

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider Esenboğa International as a major international hub for network redundancy, despite the significant travel distance.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes is a reliable alternative with extensive European connections, especially for Western-bound international flights.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, accessible by road without international border crossings.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible by road)

💸 Flights from ~$287

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~135 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$336

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)

💸 Flights from ~$170

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Athens to Istanbul are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $145. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $159. Prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaging $281.

A good price for a flight from Athens to Istanbul is typically $109 or less. Across the trailing quarter, the median price for this route was $144. About 25% of all observed prices were $109 or lower, making this a useful benchmark for finding a good deal. Prices above $222 were observed for the most expensive 25% of flights.

The cheapest months to fly from Athens to Istanbul are typically February, with a median price of $81, and January, with a median price of $82. December also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $88. The annual median price for this route is $144, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.