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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens from C$ 81

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ATH
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 Tuesday or Saturday 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 28 January 2026.

Sat 28/211:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 25m
Aegean Airlines
Sat 7/36:30 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 163
Fri 6/27:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 8/210:50 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 168
Fri 30/17:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 1/210:50 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 175
Fri 20/27:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 22/210:50 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 183
Fri 13/27:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 15/210:50 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 185
Wed 25/27:35 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 27/210:50 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 186
Sat 7/36:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 8/36:30 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 193
Thu 21/58:50 p.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Sun 24/512:50 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 197

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 163

One-way from

C$ 81

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 146

Good one-way deal

C$ 97 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 28/2-7/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
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  • 21/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 28 January 2026.
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Istanbul

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Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 11/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 12/5

12:50 a.m.-2:20 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 176

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 20/2

7:35 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/2

10:50 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 183

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

7:35 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/3

10:50 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 183

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

7:35 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 27/2

10:50 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 186

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 21/5

8:50 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/5

12:50 a.m.-2:20 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 197

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 8/5

8:50 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 11/5

6:20 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 221

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sat 7/3

6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 8/3

6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 243

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 6/4

8:50 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 7/4

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

1 stop4h 45m

C$ 256

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 12/3

5:20 a.m.-3:15 a.m.

1 stop22h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 16/3

3:50 p.m.-4:10 a.m.

1 stop11h 20m

C$ 257

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sat 21/3

6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 81

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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 23 January 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$ 103). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 144). 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 28 January 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 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

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 28 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines and Pegasus 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
845 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
845 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
845 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
845 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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

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

    Aegean Airlines and Sichuan Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 554 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Aegean Airlines (C$ 112), and Pegasus Airlines (C$ 125) 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$ 54 and C$ 61, 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 Air Canada (100%), Sky Express (95%) or Emirates (92%) 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$ 61. On average you can expect to pay C$ 146. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for C$ 180.

  • 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$ 103). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 144). 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$ 112AverageC$ 304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestC$ 125AverageC$ 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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