Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Athens are Aegean Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. With an average price for the route of £84 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Sichuan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £121 and an overall rating of 8.0.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens take?

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The average direct flight takes 1h 25m, covering a distance of 344 miles.

Question 3

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

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Each day, there are between 8 and 10 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 1h 29m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 62 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens was £41 for a one-way ticket and £82 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Istanbul Airport and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul Airport and Athens are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (31 flights per week), Aegean Airlines (24 flights per week), and Sky Express (7 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Athens on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 05:35 and will be landing in Athens at 06:05.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens jets off at 22:45 and lands at 23:10.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Istanbul Airport and Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Athens. They are: Aegean Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Sky Express. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Aegean Airlines at £59 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Aegean Airlines.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Athens flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens is April, where tickets cost £90 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £170 and £155 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 Airport to Athens.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 Airport with another airline.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Istanbul and Athens historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 99 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Athens flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Sky Express have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Athens flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul Airport to Athens were found on Aegean Airlines (£82) and Sky Express (£102).

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Athens from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £100 and £156 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £82 on Aegean Airlines (3 Dec–7 Dec).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Athens is Aegean Airlines, followed by Sky Express and Pegasus Airlines.

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