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Find cheap flights from Istanbul to Athens from $115

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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Athens (IST-ATH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:50 - 22:20IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
18:30 - 20:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
$134Aegean Airlines
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Tue, 13 Aug - Fri, 16 Aug
20:50 - 22:20IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
00:40 - 02:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
$189Aegean Airlines
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Tue, 13 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug
01:40 - 03:05IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
$320Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Sun, 19 May
01:40 - 03:05IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
$332Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 28 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
07:45 - 14:55IST-ATH
7h 10m1 stop
04:30 - 03:25ATH-IST
22h 55m1 stop
$433Air Serbia
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Sun, 1 Sep - Wed, 4 Sep
16:40 - 03:15IST-ATH
34h 35m2 stops
04:30 - 15:50ATH-IST
35h 20m2 stops
$441Air Serbia
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Tue, 1 Oct - Mon, 7 Oct
04:30 - 09:50IST-ATH
29h 20m2 stops
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Sat, 29 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
04:30 - 03:15IST-ATH
22h 45m1 stop
18:30 - 20:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Sat, 29 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul
14:00 - 22:45IST-ATH
8h 45m2 stops
07:05 - 17:00ATH-IST
9h 55m1 stop
$633Lufthansa
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Mon, 9 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep
14:00 - 22:45IST-ATH
8h 45m2 stops
07:05 - 17:00ATH-IST
9h 55m1 stop
$666Lufthansa
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Mon, 6 May - Thu, 9 May

Flights from Istanbul to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Athens?

The average price of all flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Istanbul to Athens, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Athens back to Istanbul, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens is January, where tickets cost $132 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $399 and $394 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Aegean Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $115. KAYAK users also found Istanbul to Athens return flights on Aegean Airlines from $134 and on Turkish Airlines from $320.

Which airlines fly direct between Istanbul Airport and Athens?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Athens. They are Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Aegean Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $205. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Aegean Airlines.

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Athens per day?

Each day, there are 8 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 56 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 8.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Athens?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Istanbul to Athens take?

The duration of a direct flight to Athens from Istanbul is typically 1h 25m. The journey crosses a distance of 890 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to Athens?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 01:40 and will be landing in Athens at 03:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to Athens?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens jets off at 20:50 and lands at 22:20.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$115
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 48% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Athens flights

  • How early should I arrive at IST?

    When flying from Istanbul to Athens, you should ensure that you arrive at the airport at least 3h before your flight's scheduled departure time. As a result, you will go through the security checkpoints and ticketing office, get your boarding pass, and arrive at the departure gate on time. Alternatively, to help you plan for your trip, you can log into your airline website to check how busy the wait lines are.

  • Is it possible to spend the night at ATH?

    ATH is not very accommodating to overnight travelers. There aren't many benches that are comfy and/or armrest-free. It's preferable just to stay awake and upright the entire time. The seats near McDonald's may be your best bet if you plan to spend the night there because it appears that the airside provides greater resting alternatives than the landside.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at ATH?

    Multiple onsite hotels at ATH offer exceptional services, including airport shuttle transfers and complimentary breakfast and fitness centers. Therefore, if you want to make reservations to avoid the late-night fuss, consider booking your stay at the Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, located approximately 0.2 miles away from the airport.

  • What family services will I find at IST?

    Families flying through Istanbul Airport (IST) can utilize the family amenities available at the airport. The airport is equipped with an interactive kids’ playground on the Departures Level. This facility is to help kids relax their muscles after a long flight or burn off some energy before boarding their flights. Nursing mothers can also use the Mamava pods located in Concourse A, B, D, and G.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens was $74 for a one-way ticket and $86 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Athens?

    Istanbul airport is called Istanbul and the only airport in Athens is Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Athens?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Athens.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Athens?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul to Athens on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Athens, Aegean Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Athens are Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $359 and an overall rating of 8.0, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $456 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $164 or less one-way and $301 or less round-trip.
  • Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is the major and largest international Airport serving Athens, Greece. The airport is located approximately 20.5 miles from Athens city center. ATH serves as the hub of Ryanair, Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, Volotea, and Olympic Air.
  • The most efficient and quickest way to travel from Istanbul city center to IST is via a taxi or self-driving. With a taxi or self-drive, you can get to the airport in approximately 40-45 minutes, depending on the traffic. However, with self-drive, you will have to factor in the parking time, which is approximately 10 minutes. Compared to buses that take about 60 minutes and metros 40 minutes to cover this distance, taxis are your best option if you risk missing your flight.
  • IST offers services for passengers with limited mobility flying through the airport. It offers wheelchair services and extra assistance upon request. Therefore, you should contact your airline before your travel date to access these services. On the other hand, ATH is equipped with elevators and wheelchair-accessible washrooms making navigation easier.
  • If you want to eat while at Istanbul Airport (IST), it features multiple coffee shops and restaurants that you can explore. These food concessions are found on the Airside and Landside of the airport.
  • ATH features a museum at the main terminal, displaying Greek Aviation history that you can explore while at the airport. Art lovers can also visit the Art and Exhibition area located on the Arrivals level. This area features photography exhibitions and paintings.
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Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Eleftherios V., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +5 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Istanbul to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 917 reviews
7.9comfort
8.5crew
7.5food
7.8boarding
7.1entertainment
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This is my first time flying Aegean Air and I had a great first time experience. I will fly this airline again.

8.0 ExcellentCarolyn, Apr 2024ATH - JTR
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This is my first time flying Aegean Air and I had a great first time experience. I will fly this airline again.

There was not any food and I didn't use the entertainment

Just ok. No much of a great travel experience. If you need point A to B they are ok.

Η πτήση εμφάνισε μεγάλη καθυστέρηση και λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το γεγονός ότι επρόκειτο για την τελευταία βραδυνή πτήση, ήταν ιδιαίτερα κουραστικό για τους επιβαίνοντες.

More leg room, great if crew could move people before flight (ie if 3 in a row, offer to move 1 or 2 to an empty 3 seat row rather than let people move themselves after takeoff

Θα πρέπει να υπάρχει εστίαση στη γρήγορη και εύκολη επιβίβαση/αποβίβαση

Flight was late, boarding totally chaotic, seat uncomfortable, food good, attendants and pilots good.

Priority transfer bag left behind in Amsterdam causing extreme difficulty and inconvenience on arrival destination Athens

different entrance during the boarding for gold members and business class

On top of the two hours delay in the airport, we needed to go by the bus to the terminal in Athens, Aegean is the aviation of Greece and they whole flight is 50 minutes.

Movie selection was ok, but could be better. Would like to see greater selection of newer movies.

Loved the check-in experience. Very friendly staff and not crowded. I did wind up with a middle-middle seat, which was quite uncomfortable. Always appreciate the very professional staff on TAL.

Don’t use them on the IST-isb route, horrible service

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sat in 16A in the row in front of us. We understood that she was a Turkish Airlines employee from her interaction with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business but was sitting in economy with us. What annoyed us was the extremely loud conversation she had for the majority of the 12 hour flight with two men, one of which was leaning over the chair in front of her. This was annoying as they were so loud that my wife and I could still hear them despite wearing our noise cancelling earphones. No intervention was taken by the cabin crew. Secondly, she ordered some extra meals from the crew, which we believe to have come from business class, for her male friends. Seeing this in economy is very disheartening. Lastly, one of her male friends pulled out an e-cigarette and was only mildly reprimanded by the cabin crew. Overall, we consider this behaviour completely inappropriate of a Turkish Airlines employee. Next time we will book with Emirites, I don’t think that their employees would be allowed to behave in this manner.

the worst experience we had. they put connection label to our luggages with mistake and we had to wait for 5 hours to pick them up

In general terms the service was excellent. I would ask that they add more content in Spanish to the catalog of movies, series and music.

Paying for reserved seats and never received the seats I paid for !! Just fake and a surprise out of their " box "

Turkish airline always good Only Turkish representatives at the gave need to be more helpfull to any staff who traveling on Turkish airline . One situation happened Ist to jfk on Feb 29 TK3 had seats I asked them to transfer me to tk3 because Feb 29 tk1 was oversold and they advise me that I might not make it for tk1 I asked them to transfer me to tk3 and they say no they can’t do it I been telling them you know that I don’t have a chance for tk 1 why would you let plane go with some empty seats on tk3 if you can transfer me to tk3 and have less staff on tk1 and still told me no I waited for tk1 9 hours and only last minute I got seat on tk1 It was not easy situation but I am glad I made it home Thank you Turkish Airline One more suggestion for Turkish Airline you need to make a FIRST CLASS cabin it would be so cool 🆒 Good luck all the best See you more

First class payment but wife’s seat broken, would recline but not lay flat. On previous flight, delays and ground crew malfunctions connecting jetway made us miss flight to Houston. I asked twice for a cart to assist us getting across the massive Istanbul Airport, but was denied. We are both over 70.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Istanbul to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/7Wed
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
$115
9/7Tue
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
$116
5/6Wed
1 stopWizz Air
11h 30mIST-ATH
$141
19/10Sat
1 stopAir Serbia
22h 20mIST-ATH
$144
8/7Mon
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
$146
4/6Tue
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
$172
14/9Sat
1 stopAir Serbia
22h 20mIST-ATH
$175
18/5Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
$186
27/6Thu
1 stopKLM
8h 25mIST-ATH
$267
24/5Fri
1 stopKLM
8h 25mIST-ATH
$452

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Last minute flights from Istanbul to Athens

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Istanbul to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/4Thu
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
9/5Thu
directAegean Airlines
1h 35mATH-IST
$346
26/4Fri
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
3/5Fri
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
$421
27/4Sat
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
1/5Wed
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
$424
25/4Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
28/4Sun
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
$430
25/4Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
30/4Tue
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
$491
26/4Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 00mIST-ATH
29/4Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 20mATH-IST
$700
25/4Thu
multi-stopAir Serbia
11h 10mIST-ATH
9/5Thu
multi-stopAir Serbia
10h 45mATH-IST
$716
24/4Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
8h 35mIST-ATH
27/4Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 20mATH-IST
$768
25/4Thu
multi-stopAir France
11h 15mIST-ATH
27/4Sat
multi-stopAir France
10h 00mATH-IST
$897
25/4Thu
multi-stopAir France
16h 30mIST-ATH
27/4Sat
multi-stopAir France
21h 35mATH-IST
$1,011

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Istanbul - Athens Flights

Departure:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Destination:

Athens (ATH)Greece

Return flight deals:

Athens - Istanbul

Cabin classes:

$1,082
$1,154
$265

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