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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $212. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Athens.$126 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Athens.$126 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Athens.$126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Athens.$126 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Athens.$126 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Athens.$127 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $127, select.

Athens.$137 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Athens.$137 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Athens.$137 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Athens.$137 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Athens.$138 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.

Athens.$138 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.

Athens.$139 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.

Athens.$140 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.

Athens.$147 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound direct flight with SKY express departs from Istanbul on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with SKY express departs from Athens International on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $147, select.

Athens.$162 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.

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Istanbul to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

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20km from central Athens

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Istanbul to Athens: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$126
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	279

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Athens International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Athens International is $126. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Athens International.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Athens International?

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Athens International.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Athens International?

As of August 2026, there are 335 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Athens International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Athens International?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Athens International is usually January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport on Thursday, 28 January 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Athens International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Athens?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens International with?

Currently, Aegean Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Athens is one hour behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 61 Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Your IST to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Athens (and then other parts of Greece) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between IST and ATH:
- Izmir Airport
- Sofia Airport
- Thessaloniki Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $44. A round-trip ticket right now is $126. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to ATH.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)

If you have a late Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Follow your own route with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your trip.

Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)

It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.

Explore more of Greece

Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.