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£48 Find Cheap Flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport

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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

Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Aegean Airlines Logo
13:30 - 16:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
06:30 - 07:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
£71Aegean Airlines
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Fri, 6 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Aegean Airlines Logo
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:35 - 12:00IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
£72Aegean 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
£80Sichuan Airlines
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Wed, 31 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:50 - 13:30ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
Sichuan Airlines Logo
07:35 - 08:10IST-ATH
1h 35mdirect
£105Sichuan Airlines
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Mon, 24 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:30ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:25IST-ATH
15h 25m1 stop
£107Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:35 - 15:05IST-ATH
22h 30m1 stop
£119Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Air Serbia Logo
15:40 - 03:35ATH-IST
11h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
16:35 - 15:00IST-ATH
22h 25m1 stop
£127Air Serbia
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Fri, 13 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 15:55ATH-IST
10h 25m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
17:35 - 03:15IST-ATH
10h 40m1 stop
£128Air Serbia
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Sat, 22 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:40 - 00:20ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 12:20IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
£139Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 18:25ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
08:20 - 08:50IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
£150Turkish Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
For a smooth departure, check your airline's desk location.
The new M11 metro line connects IST to the city centre.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Aegean Airlines
Cheapest • from £71 (return)
Aegean Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 28% price drop
March
Most popular
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+1
+1
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Cheapest return fare
£71
Typical prices: £66-£103
Aegean Airlines
Sat 24/1Sun 25/1
ATH - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£48
Typical prices: £45-£89
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Tue 16/12
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.

How much is a return flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport departing in January.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Athens to Istanbul Airport, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is 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 £79 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £131 and £130 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 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Athens to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
ATH

For a smooth departure, check your airline’s desk location online to be dropped off at the closest terminal door.

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IST

The new M11 metro line connects IST to the city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight with frequent trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Athens to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport

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.
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 Athens to Istanbul Airport 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 £48 for a one-way ticket and £71 for a return.

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

    On your way to Istanbul Airport, you’ll fly out from Athens Eleftherios V.. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Athens to Istanbul are Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. With an average price for the route of £171 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Sky Express is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £97 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Airport.

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

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

    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 Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport 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 from Istanbul Airport to Athens? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £102 or less one-way and £420 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

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

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 3 airlines 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 813 reviews
7.4Food
7.8Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025MXP - ATH
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The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

The crew was awesome. There was a school group of about 60 14 year-olds. The food is standard greek fare, Baklava was pre-packaged like it would normally be sold in a vending machine, and it was the highlight of the meal. Plane was in great shape, and seating was like a any A319 you would experience at a national-level carrier (i.e. not like Ryan Air). Like many European airports, they bused us to the plane, so the process of boarding groups is useless, and not well understood by infrequent travelers.

Departing from the Parikia apport on Paros was chaos. It is a 3rd world airport, and my home has more square footage. Olympic Air has several instances where there are less than two hours between flights leaving Paros. Further, there are two airlines at the airport, so airport resources are limited. With only one check in desk for each airline, the folks who are getting on the earlier flight are the only people who are able to check in. So, don't get there too early to check in. Also, the airport waiting area, after you go through security only holds about 1/2 of a plane's worth of people. So, the security line also has the same restrictions as the check in desks. Depending upon what time you get there, two queues will extend into the entry road. If your plan departs within the hour, go up to the front of the building and check to see which flight they are checking in or running through security.

Every one was attentive, the food was really very good . All and all was an excellent experience .

There was no enterteinment onboard. Food was good, and service too.

It was a short flight. It did leave about 15 minutes late but other than that everything went well!! There was no food service or entertainment so can’t comment on any of that.

Not good, the seat was broken and the middle seat table was not lowering, no option on the food, despite the business class wasn’t full. In the menu offered they had fish or chicken, no chicken available when was my turn (seating in raw 2!)

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.

Plane from Skiathos was 40mins late and we arrived at Athens in a completely different terminal to the departure gate. Myself and my daughter had to run for over 15mins to get to the gate at the far end terminal and we made the flight by 3 mins. The distance from arrival and departure should have been explained, so very stress full of r myself and daughter.

The weight and balance of the aircraft was wrong. It took the ground staff 2 hours to find a forklift to reposition a large heavy crate from the back cargo hold to the front cargo hold. I watched this from my seat. The pilots told us we would be 20 minutes then another 10 minutes delayed waiting on the tower to release us.

There was a departure delay of at least one hour. We also waited in line for 40 minutes and then in the bus for 20 minutes.

It was a short flight so food and entertainment wasn’t necessary

The flight went well, but boarding via a shirtless bus was unpleasant

My flight was supposed to leave at 8:35 and arrive at 9:35. The plane took off at 9:20 and we arrived after 10am. Horrible experience and zero organisation.

Relatively good for a LCC, free water and a biscuit, free standard seat selection at check-in. Just be wary of legroom if you're tall, and the boarding process was very disorganised with no announcements and no queue management.

Do not check bags with Sky Express! We were flying from the Milos airport to Athens. Sky Express lost our checked bags. We were on our way to a wedding in Athens.. In fact, more than half of the flight’s passengers had their bags lost / left at the terminal. This was not a large plane (~50 people), so having left that many bags at a very very small airport where there was only one other flight (from another carrier) scheduled that day, is a ridiculously large oversight. Our bags were sent on a meandering ferry to Athens the following day, to arrive at our hotel 3 days later, but it was too late to be helpful. We had to buy outfits and toiletries, etc when we arrived for the event. We are filing a claim with Sky Express for partial reimbursement.

Never heard about them before and was surprised how organized and efficient they are.

These were tickets purchased with a stolen credit card number.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

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