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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens from C$ 79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ATH
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Mon 11/54:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Fri 15/56:25 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 148
Wed 15/410:40 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 19/41:10 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 11/3C$ 163
Thu 23/48:55 p.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 27/48:10 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 164
Tue 9/63:45 p.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 14/612:50 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 13/3C$ 171
Sat 4/44:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 6/41:10 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 14/3C$ 186
Wed 13/54:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Tue 19/56:25 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 11/3C$ 197
Mon 3/84:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Fri 7/86:25 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 14/3C$ 201
Wed 30/1210:00 p.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 25m
Aegean Airlines
Fri 1/112:40 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 203
Wed 11/37:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 18/310:50 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 204
Sun 26/48:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 1/512:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 213

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH). 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 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 146

One-way from

C$ 79

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 212

Good round-trip deal

C$ 2,900 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 76 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 6/5-8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
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  • 11/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Athens 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 1/6

4:35 a.m.-6:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/6

6:25 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 220

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Wed 6/5

3:45 p.m.-3:20 a.m.

1 stop11h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 9/5

4:30 p.m.-3:40 a.m.

1 stop11h 10m

C$ 276

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 21/5

4:30 a.m.-3:20 a.m.

1 stop22h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 25/5

4:30 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop11h 25m

C$ 278

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 16/4

4:40 p.m.-3:20 a.m.

1 stop10h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 26/4

9:20 p.m.-3:40 a.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 287

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 13/4

4:30 a.m.-3:20 a.m.

1 stop22h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 19/4

9:20 p.m.-3:40 a.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 294

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sat 20/6

4:30 a.m.-3:20 a.m.

1 stop22h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/6

4:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 339

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 25/5

4:35 a.m.-6:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 28/5

6:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop4h 45m

C$ 384

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

4:40 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

2 stops40h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 17/4

4:30 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops35h 25m

C$ 445

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 1/6

5:20 p.m.-1:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/6

6:35 p.m.-3:30 a.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 469
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 20/4

8:55 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 81

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Athens. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens. 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 Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of C$ 107). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 146). 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 IST to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 March 2026.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated 14 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Athens have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
857 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
857 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
857 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 19.7 km from the centre of the city. Eleftherios V. is the only Athens airport and it handles 20 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    Aegean Airlines and Air Serbia can get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 554 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens round-trip?

    According to our current data, Aegean Airlines (C$ 113), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Athens. Aegean Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens one-way?

    C$ 50 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sky Express. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 55 and C$ 68, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens consider choosing Sky Express (96%), Emirates (89%) or Thai Airways (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Athens is C$ 49. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,543. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for C$ 334.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Athens 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 Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of C$ 107). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 146). 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.

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