Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens from C$ 80

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ATH
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in January or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 156

One-way from

C$ 80

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 278

Good one-way deal

C$ 181 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 4/12-5/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
Sky Express
  • Sky Express
  • 9/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price (C$ 124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V..

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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 29 July 2025.

Thu 4/124:50 p.m.IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Fri 5/121:30 p.m.ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 156
Wed 27/83:50 p.m.IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/97:00 a.m.ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 185
Wed 27/88:30 a.m.IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 10/912:00 p.m.ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 237
Thu 4/125:20 a.m.IST - ATH
1 stop22h 55mAir Serbia
Fri 5/123:50 p.m.ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 29/7C$ 248
Thu 30/108:25 a.m.IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/103:45 p.m.ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 310

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Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 4/12

4:50 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/12

1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 156

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Wed 27/8

3:50 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/9

7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 185

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Tue 20/1

5:35 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop22h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/1

3:50 p.m.-4:50 a.m.

1 stop12h 00m

C$ 232

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Wed 27/8

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/9

12:00 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 237

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 30/10

8:25 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 30/10

3:45 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 310

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sat 9/8

9:30 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 80

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 6/10

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

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 81

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 25/8

4:35 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 05m

C$ 108

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 11/8

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 114

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 22/9

8:35 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop16h 35m

C$ 118

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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 25 July 2025.

Booking 43 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of C$ 694). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 980). 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 29 July 2025.

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 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Athens

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Athens. 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 29 July 2025.

The most flights from IST to ATH are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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 29 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines,KLM, andSky Express 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 27 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 2 airlines have flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens round-trip?

    According to our current data, Aegean Airlines (C$ 156), Air Serbia (C$ 232), and Sichuan Airlines (C$ 237) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Athens. Aegean Airlines is 27% 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$ 80 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 Air Serbia, with prices starting from C$ 81 and C$ 108, 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 Thai Airways (88%), Sky Express (72%) or Turkish Airlines (68%) 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$ 50. On average you can expect to pay C$ 215. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for C$ 198.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of C$ 694). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 980). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Athens

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aegean AirlinesCheapestC$ 108AverageC$ 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestC$ 126AverageC$ 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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