Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The cost of a one-way flight from Athens to Istanbul ranges from $54 (November 2026) to $86 (September 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $62–$64.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Athens to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The majority of the 5 airlines on the Athens — Istanbul route fly daily, while some operate only on certain days: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Pegasus Airlines fly every day. Turkish Airlines flies every day except Wednesday. Sichuan Airlines only flies on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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The cheapest one-way flight from Athens to Istanbul departs on 11/08/2026, is operated by Aegean Airlines and costs $54
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Athens to Istanbul departs on 06/20/2026, is operated by Aegean Airlines and costs $115
Fastest flight from Athens to Istanbul takes 1h 25m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, and Fr
The distance between Athens and Istanbul is 537km (333 miles). The average flight duration is 1h 34m. There are 80 direct flights from Athens to Istanbul. The time difference between Athens and Istanbul is 1h. Flights from Athens begin at 7:00 AM. The latest flight from Athens departs at 12:40 AM
Prices on the Athens — Istanbul route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is January 2027–March 2027 — averaging $57. The most expensive is August 2026–September 2026 ($77). The difference reaches 26%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is January 2027–March 2027, where you can save up to 26%.
Price spread on this route is 14.3%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
More than 8 airlines operate flights from Athens to Istanbul, including Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Sky Express, Air Serbia, LC Busre SAC, Tarom, and Wizz Air. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $54, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
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Athens — Istanbul
11/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
A3998
starting at $54
Athens — Istanbul
02/28/2027
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A3998
starting at $57
Athens — Istanbul
01/19/2027
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A3990
starting at $58
Athens — Istanbul
01/22/2027
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A3992
starting at $58
Athens — Istanbul
05/03/2027
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3U3828
starting at $58
Athens — Istanbul
06/12/2026
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PC1192
starting at $60
Athens — Istanbul
06/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PC1194
starting at $60
Athens — Istanbul
06/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PC1192
starting at $60
Athens — Istanbul
11/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
A3998
starting at $61
Athens — Istanbul
06/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PC1194
starting at $62
Aegean Airlines
Every day
starting at $86
Sky Express
Every day
starting at $48
Sichuan Airlines
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $56
Pegasus Airlines
Every day
starting at $62
Turkish Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $113
The cheapest flight ticket from Athens to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $54
Often the best time to buy tickets from Athens to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Athens to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: November, March, January.
The fastest flights from Athens to Istanbul start from 1 hour 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Athens — Istanbul: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines