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Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport from C$ 86

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — IST
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Athens to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 222

One-way from

C$ 86

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 242

Good round-trip deal

C$ 237 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 200 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 22/6-23/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Athens to Istanbul
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Sky Express
  • Sky Express
  • 29/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Athens to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (C$ 93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Sun 16/1112:40 a.m.ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sun 23/116:30 a.m.IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 160
Mon 27/104:30 a.m.ATH - IST
1 stop23h 20mAir Serbia
Tue 28/105:35 p.m.IST - ATH
1 stop22h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 15/4C$ 232
Tue 13/57:00 a.m.ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/54:35 a.m.IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 260
Mon 22/97:00 a.m.ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Fri 26/99:30 a.m.IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mSky Express
Deal found 15/4C$ 278
Mon 5/53:55 a.m.ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/51:40 a.m.IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 285
Sat 13/96:00 a.m.ATH - IST
1 stop10h 20mKLM
Tue 16/95:05 p.m.IST - ATH
1 stop8h 20mKLM
Deal found 15/4C$ 375
Fri 9/52:05 p.m.ATH - IST
1 stop7h 15mLufthansa
Tue 13/52:00 p.m.IST - ATH
2 stops9h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4C$ 449
Sun 7/127:10 p.m.ATH - IST
1 stop14h 40mTAROM
Mon 8/1212:15 a.m.IST - ATH
1 stop19h 05mTAROM
Deal found 15/4C$ 458

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Athens to Istanbul 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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Athens

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/6

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

Nonstop1h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 23/6

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

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 222

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/6

4:25 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 17/6

4:35 p.m.-3:25 a.m.

1 stop10h 50m

C$ 234

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 13/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 20/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 260

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 22/9

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

Nonstop1h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 26/9

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

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 278

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/5

3:55 a.m.-5:25 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

1:40 a.m.-3:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 285

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 13/9

6:00 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 16/9

5:05 p.m.-1:25 a.m.

1 stop8h 20m

C$ 375

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/5

2:05 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 00m

C$ 449

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 29/5

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

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 86

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 26/4

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

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 97

AthensIstanbul

ATH - IST

ATHIST

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 16/9

4:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop11h 20m

C$ 159

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Best time to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport. 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 Athens to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,006). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,378). 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 ATH to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 73% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Athens to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Athens to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from ATH to IST are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Athens to Istanbul, such as Aegean Airlines, KLM and Sky Express. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Sky Express
7.6
Good
112 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Athens to Istanbul. 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 from for flights from Athens to Istanbul?

    Located just 19.7 km from the city centre, Athens Eleftherios V. is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Athens. Booking flights from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 22 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 3 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport round-trip from C$ 222. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Serbia, from C$ 234, and Sky Express, from C$ 278. Aegean Airlines is 5% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sky Express. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 86. Users have also found prices from C$ 97 and C$ 159 on Aegean Airlines and Air Serbia, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport are Sky Express (100%), Emirates (80%) and Turkish Airlines (71%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 117. While the most popular route (Athens Eleftherios V. - Istanbul) can be booked for C$ 218 on average our data indicates C$ 293 when flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,006). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,378). 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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Sky ExpressCheapestC$ 89AverageC$ 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aegean AirlinesCheapestC$ 125AverageC$ 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestC$ 159AverageC$ 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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