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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens from C$ 94

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ATH
14 May — 21 May1
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 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 April 2026.

Sun 10/58:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 20/512:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 178
Sun 17/58:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 17/512:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 184
Sun 26/48:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 29/412:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 185
Mon 18/58:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 22/512:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 195
Sun 12/48:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 17/512:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/4C$ 196
Mon 29/68:55 p.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Mon 6/78:10 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 35m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 202
Sun 16/83:35 p.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/87:00 a.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 207
Mon 18/58:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 24/512:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 216
Mon 27/48:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 4/512:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 217
Fri 8/58:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 10/512:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/4C$ 218
Wed 15/48:30 a.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 22/412:00 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 230
Wed 30/125:00 p.m.
IST
-
ATH
Nonstop1h 25m
Aegean Airlines
Sat 2/11:30 p.m.
ATH
-
IST
Nonstop1h 30m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 232

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 178

One-way from

C$ 94

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 188

Good round-trip deal

C$ 416 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 80 or less
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 10/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
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Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 25/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 22/5

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

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 195

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

4:30 a.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop5h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 23/5

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

1 stop11h 10m

C$ 290

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 4/6

4:30 a.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop5h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/6

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

1 stop11h 10m

C$ 293

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 29/5

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

1 stop11h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/6

9:20 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

C$ 304
Quickest round-trip

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 21/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 1/6

8:10 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 313

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Wed 6/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 9/5

8:10 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 313

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

3:45 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/7

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

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 333

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 13/8

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

1 stop10h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 25/8

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

1 stop11h 25m

C$ 335

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 3/7

3:45 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 5/7

9:20 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

C$ 335

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sun 17/5

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

1 stop22h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 19/5

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

1 stop22h 30m

C$ 339

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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 10 April 2026.

Booking 38 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$ 108). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 147). 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 April 2026.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 14 April 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
868 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

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
868 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
868 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

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 28 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?

    Sichuan Airlines, Air Serbia, and Aegean Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 35m. 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$ 115), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Athens. Aegean Airlines is 44% 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$ 69, 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 (98%) or Aegean Airlines (88%) 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$ 69. On average you can expect to pay C$ 283. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for C$ 520.

  • 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$ 108). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 147). 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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