Cheap Flights from Athens to Istanbul Starting at $55

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Cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$55

Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Direct flight
1h 30m
12/08/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Athens to Istanbul departs on 12/08/2025, is operated by Aegean Airlines and costs $55

Cheapest round trip flight

$99

Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Direct flight
2h 55m
01/12/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Athens to Istanbul departs on 01/12/2026, is operated by Aegean Airlines and costs $99

The fastest flight

1h 20m

Fastest flight from Athens to Istanbul takes 1h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

7:00 AM

Latest flight

3:55 AM

Average flight duration

1h 29m

Direct flights count

83

Distance

537km

Timezone difference

1h

The distance between Athens and Istanbul is 537km (333 miles). The average flight duration is 1h 29m. There are 83 direct flights from Athens to Istanbul. The time difference between Athens and Istanbul is 1h . Flights from Athens begin at 7:00 AM. The latest flight from Athens departs at 3:55 AM.

Airfare from Athens to Istanbul by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Athens to Istanbul

February 2026
Lowest price
on average:
$60
March 2026
Highest price
on average:
$95
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Athens — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $58

Starting at $60

Starting at $93

Starting at $130

Starting at $146

Starting at $211

Direct Flights from Athens to Istanbul

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Athens to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

07/15/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Sky Express

GQ670

Starting at $133

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

08/09/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Aegean Airlines

A3992

Starting at $433

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

08/11/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC1192

Starting at $121

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

08/19/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC1192

Starting at $103

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

09/02/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Aegean Airlines

A3998

Starting at $233

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

09/11/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1842

Starting at $182

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

09/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1850

Starting at $268

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

10/01/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK1842

Starting at $213

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

10/08/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Aegean Airlines

A3990

Starting at $264

Istanbul city image

AthensIstanbul

ATHIST

10/10/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC1194

Starting at $111

Schedule of direct flights from Athens to Istanbul

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Athens to Istanbul:

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Every day

Starting at $115

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Every day

Starting at $63

Sky Express

Sky Express

Every day

Starting at $63

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Every day

Starting at $196

Athens airports overview

ATH
+5
Sky Express
Pegasus Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$58
Starting at
$102
on average

Istanbul airports overview

SAW
Sky Express
LC Busre SAC
Pegasus Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$60
Starting at
$93-14%
on average
IST
+3
Wizz Air
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$58
Starting at
$107
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Athens to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight ticket from Athens to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $55

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Athens — Istanbul?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Athens to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Athens to Istanbul?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Athens to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: February, November, May.

How long does it take to fly from Athens to Istanbul?

The fastest flights from Athens to Istanbul start from 1 hour 20 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Athens to Istanbul?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Athens — Istanbul: Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, Pegasus Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Athens to Istanbul

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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