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ISTATHSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareTRY6,177Aegean Airlines
Fastest1h 25mgate to gate
Options found86flights on this route
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Tarom
RO-9162
13:15
2026-10-03
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
4H :45 M
1 Stop
OTP
· 1h 00m Bucharest (OTP), Romania
18:00
2026-10-03
ATHENS (ATH)GR-Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Arpt
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
TRY 15,257
Flight DetailsIST to ATH - 4H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Lufthansa
LH-1743
03:45
2026-10-03
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
19H :20 M
1 Stop
MUC
· 14h 00m Munich (MUC), Germany
23:05
2026-10-03
ATHENS (ATH)GR-Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Arpt
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
TRY 15,700
Flight DetailsIST to ATH - 19H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Lufthansa
LH-1743
03:45
2026-10-03
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
15H :00 M
1 Stop
MUC
· 9h 40m Munich (MUC), Germany
18:45
2026-10-03
ATHENS (ATH)GR-Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Arpt
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
TRY 16,808
Flight DetailsIST to ATH - 15H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareTRY 6,177Aegean Airlines15:35
Earliest departureTRY 35,854Middle East Airlines Airliban00:40
Shortest durationTRY 10,235Turkish Airlines01:45
Night
00:00-05:59
TRY 10,235Turkish Airlines at 01:45Morning
06:00-11:59
TRY 7,114PEGASUS AIRLINES at 07:55Afternoon
12:00-17:59
TRY 6,177Aegean Airlines at 15:35Evening
18:00-23:59
TRY 9,056Aegean Airlines at 22:15
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Istanbul (IST)
Ataturk
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 41.275278
Longitude: 28.751944
Athens (ATH)
GR-Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Arpt
Greece
GMT 2
Latitude: 37.9364013672
Longitude: 23.9444999695
Distance: Istanbul (IST), Turkey to Athens (ATH), Greece - 554.32 km
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25DecΧριστούγενναFriday · in 104 days
26DecΣύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου ΜαρίαςSaturday · in 105 days
01JanΠρωτοχρονιάFriday · in 111 days
06JanΘεοφάνειαWednesday · in 116 days
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How to travel Istanbul to Athens
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Connecting flight₹17,801Longer — includes a stop69 options
Air distance is about 554 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 17 airlines operate this route.
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Airlines flying from Istanbul to Athens
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AE
Aegean Airlines Flights
from TRY 6,17713 flights
Fares from
TRY 6,177
Non-stop
8 in these results
Departures
13 — compare timings in the list above
EG
Egyptair Flights
from TRY 20,15711 flights
Fares from
TRY 20,157
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
11 — compare timings in the list above
EM
Emirates Airlines Flights
from TRY 51,76810 flights
Fares from
TRY 51,768
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
10 — compare timings in the list above
TU
Turkish Airlines Flights
from TRY 10,2358 flights
Fares from
TRY 10,235
Non-stop
8 in these results
Departures
8 — compare timings in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from TRY 10,9948 flights
Fares from
TRY 10,994
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 25m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day
00:40 · Middle East Airlines Airliban
Last departure of the day
23:30 · Emirates Airlines
Options in this snapshot
86
Direct / non-stop options
17
Airport codes
Istanbul–IST, Athens–ATH
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 86 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 17 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 00:40 and the last around 23:30. The fastest flight takes about 1h 25m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from TRY 6,177, Morning from TRY 7,114, Evening from TRY 9,056, Night from TRY 10,235. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Istanbul to Athens flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Istanbul to Athens, Saturday shows the lowest fare at TRY 6,177. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Istanbul from Athens by air?
The direct air distance between Istanbul (IST) and Athens (ATH) is about 554 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from IST to ATH?
Yes. 17 non-stop flights are showing on Istanbul to Athens for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Istanbul to Athens?
Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates Airlines, Turkish Airlines and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Athens?
The quickest non-stop Istanbul to Athens flight currently loaded takes about 1h 25m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 1h 25m to 1h 35m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Istanbul to Athens flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 20 KG, 1 Pieces and 23 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Istanbul to Athens flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Istanbul to Athens for the dates currently loaded is TRY 6,177. Fares on the same dates run up to TRY 90,021, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Istanbul to Athens flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 00:40 and the last is around 23:30, local time at Istanbul. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 554.32 km.
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Lowest Istanbul to Athens airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
TRY 6,177
03/10/2026
Aegean Airlines
15:35
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
TRY 6,054
12/10/2026
Aegean Airlines
15:35
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
TRY 5,869
11/12/2026
Aegean Airlines
15:35
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Istanbul to Athens Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Istanbul and Athens is approximately 554 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :25 M up to 42H :00 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Istanbul to Athens Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 86 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Istanbul at 00:40, while the last night flight leaves at 23:30. Flights depart from Ataturk and land at GR-Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Arpt.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Istanbul to Athens
Aerial Distance
554 KM
Flight Duration
1H :25 M - 42H :00 M
Airport Codes
Istanbul - IST, Athens - ATH
Total Flights Available
86 flights (17 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 00:40
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
25 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
10 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
19 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
17 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
15 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
ATH: Athens International Airport. Athens airport connects to the city by metro, bus and taxi. Stay-aware planning matters if you are continuing to Piraeus port or a Greek island ferry.
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