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$98 Find Cheap Flights from Athens to Istanbul

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Cheap Flights from Athens to Istanbul (ATH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Athens to Istanbul 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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Recent return flight deals from Athens to Istanbul

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:50 - 13:30ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
Sichuan Airlines Logo
07:35 - 08:10IST-ATH
1h 35mdirect
$161Sichuan Airlines
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Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:50 - 13:30ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
Sichuan Airlines Logo
07:35 - 08:10IST-ATH
1h 35mdirect
$163Sichuan Airlines
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Sun, 26 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Aegean Airlines Logo
18:30 - 21:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$167Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
08:05 - 10:35ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$169Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
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07:00 - 08:30ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
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22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$252
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Mon, 17 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 18:25ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:20 - 08:50IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$280Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 04:25ATH-IST
22h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
05:30 - 03:40IST-ATH
23h 10m1 stop
$299Air Serbia
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Mon, 8 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
Air Serbia Logo
04:20 - 16:50ATH-IST
11h 30m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
17:35 - 15:05IST-ATH
22h 30m1 stop
$300Air Serbia
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Sun, 16 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:10 - 15:45ATH-IST
1h 35mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 20:50IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$323Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
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07:00 - 08:30ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
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17:35 - 15:05IST-ATH
22h 30m1 stop
$338
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Sichuan Airlines
Cheapest • from $161 (return)
Aegean Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
March
Most popular
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+1
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+1
Cheapest return fare
$161
Overall average: $169
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 21/1Sun 25/1
ATH - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$98
Typical prices: $94-205
Aegean Airlines
Sat 8/11
ATH - IST • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Athens to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Istanbul 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 Athens to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Athens to Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Athens, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport, 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 Athens to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $169 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $314 and $274 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Athens to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Athens to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport was $65 for a one-way ticket and $107 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Athens to Istanbul?

    Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Delta, KLM, and Scoot offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Athens to Istanbul flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Istanbul?

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

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

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

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

    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 Athens to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Athens 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 Athens to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Athens with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $92 or less one-way and $543 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul.
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Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Athens to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul. 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 Athens to Istanbul? 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.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 787 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

10.0 ExcellentT, Aug 2025ATH - JTR
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For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

it was hard to find the check in at the airport no signs food was average

Short flight. Was not told if there was a kosher option for the snack.

Lost my bagage on the first leg of our trip. Not even on the transfer but on the first flight they didnt put our bagage

The crew aboard Aegean were excellent, they picked on our son’s anxiety and immediately came to the rescue to see what they could do to make it go away.

My experience with a GNA was extremely poor. My original flight was canceled. They put me on another flight. Four hours later. They changed my seat number to the last row where I had no room at all and it cost me $120 for luggage. Additionally, I missed my ferry in Paris Athens. I had to rebook my ferry and I could not get a refund so by them canceling the trip for four hours it caused me no ferry to go to Betsy. I had to find a room that night. The only one I could find was at the Hyatt grand in Athens And I lost a night. Stay at Betsy that I had already prepaid so no my experience was awful. Additionally, they never said on any intercom that Greece was one hour ahead of Paris so that was a problem. We had no idea and when it was never communicated to us

Ove Aegean Airlines! Used them for several flights over past 4.months. never flown w them before but will certainly use in the future!!!

A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Athens to Istanbul

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Athens (ATH)
Istanbul (IST)

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