Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport from C$ 123
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — IST
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 September 2026.
Sun 8/1110:30 p.m. -
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Deal found 7/9C$ 212
Wed 25/114:30 a.m. -
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Fri 27/1110:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 5/9C$ 217
Thu 19/1112:40 a.m. -
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Tue 24/114:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 7/9C$ 219
Sat 19/97:00 a.m. -
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Sun 20/99:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 228
Wed 16/97:00 a.m. -
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Tue 22/99:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 232
Fri 18/97:00 a.m. -
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Fri 25/99:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 238
Thu 5/1111:45 p.m. -
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Mon 9/116:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 6/9C$ 239
Fri 4/123:50 p.m. -
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Sun 6/124:40 p.m. -
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Deal found 7/9C$ 242
Thu 5/114:35 p.m. -
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Mon 9/115:25 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 244
Wed 2/124:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 7/9C$ 245
Thu 8/104:25 a.m. -
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Mon 12/104:25 a.m. -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 6/9C$ 246
Thu 5/1112:40 a.m. -
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Tue 10/1111:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 6/9C$ 248
Best flights from Athens to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Athens to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Wed 13/14:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 6/9C$ 245
Mon 7/127:10 p.m. -
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Sat 12/1211:40 a.m. -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 2/9C$ 261
Fri 23/103:40 p.m. -
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Deal found 6/9C$ 400
Thu 14/18:10 p.m. -
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Mon 18/14:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 6/9C$ 430
Thu 19/114:35 p.m. -
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Deal found 6/9C$ 245
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Deal found 5/9C$ 245
Fri 6/114:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 2/9C$ 297
Fri 18/99:20 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 297
Thu 21/14:35 p.m. -
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Sun 24/14:40 p.m. -
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Deal found 2/9C$ 329
Thu 1/104:25 a.m. -
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Sun 4/104:25 a.m. -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 7/9C$ 350
Direct flights from Athens to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Athens to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Thu 14/11:10 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 18/14:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 2/9C$ 214
Thu 19/1112:40 a.m. -
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Tue 24/114:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 7/9C$ 219
Sat 19/97:00 a.m. -
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Sun 20/99:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 3/9C$ 228
Thu 14/17:00 a.m. -
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Mon 18/110:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 2/9C$ 237
Mon 9/118:00 a.m. -
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Fri 13/114:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/9C$ 245
Thu 5/1112:40 a.m. -
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Deal found 6/9C$ 248
Sat 19/97:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 249
Thu 17/97:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 257
Thu 5/119:50 p.m. -
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Deal found 6/9C$ 270
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Deal found 3/9C$ 273
Last-minute flights from Athens to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Athens to Istanbul. Data last updated 7 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 14/97:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 256
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Deal found 3/9C$ 232
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Deal found 3/9C$ 252
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Deal found 3/9C$ 261
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Deal found 3/9C$ 266
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Deal found 3/9C$ 257
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Deal found 3/9C$ 238
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Deal found 3/9C$ 228
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Deal found 3/9C$ 249
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1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 6/9C$ 245
One-way flights from Athens to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Athens to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Tue 20/107:00 a.m. -
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Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 123
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Deal found 3/9C$ 126
Mon 4/17:10 p.m. -
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Deal found 5/9C$ 127
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Deal found 3/9C$ 129
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Deal found 7/9C$ 130
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Deal found 6/9C$ 131
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Deal found 2/9C$ 133
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Deal found 6/9C$ 141
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Deal found 3/9C$ 142
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Deal found 3/9C$ 145
Find flight deals from Athens to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Customize your flight search to find flights from Athens to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest round-trip
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 22/10
10:20 a.m.-3:40 a.m.
1 stop17h 20m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 129
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 13/10
4:30 p.m.-3:40 a.m.
1 stop11h 10m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 129
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 12/11
4:35 p.m.-4:40 a.m.
1 stop11h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 130
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 11/11
3:50 p.m.-4:40 a.m.
1 stop11h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 130
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 20/10
4:30 p.m.-3:40 a.m.
1 stop11h 10m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 130
Quickest round-trip
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 6/11
6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 131
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 17/10
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 133
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 1/12
1:35 p.m.-4:55 p.m.
1 stop26h 20m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 145
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 8/1
3:45 p.m.-6:25 p.m.
Nonstop1h 40m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 147
AthensIstanbul
ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - IST Istanbul
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sun 13/9
11:45 p.m.-7:35 a.m.
1 stop7h 50m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 152
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 156). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 273). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATH to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 79% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Athens to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between C$ 202 and C$ 349 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 212 on Aegean Airlines (8 Nov-12 Nov).
Weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
The most flights from ATH to IST are scheduled on a Saturday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).
How often are flights from Athens to Istanbul delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Athens and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Athens to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Athens to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Sky Express has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 7 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Athens to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Located just 19.7 km from the city centre, Athens Eleftherios V. is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Athens. Booking flights from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 33 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Air Serbia can get you from Athens to Istanbul Airport in just under 23h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 554 km between Athens and Istanbul Airport.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport round-trip from C$ 145. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aegean Airlines. Pegasus Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Sky Express. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 61. Users have also found prices from C$ 67 and C$ 69 on Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport are Sky Express (75%), Finnair (51%) and Pakistan International Airlines (51%).
What are the cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 111. While the most popular route (Athens Eleftherios V. - Istanbul) can be booked for C$ 155 on average, our data indicates C$ 329 when flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 156). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 273). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 September 2026.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Athens to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
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