Cheap Flights from Athens to Istanbul from AU$ 57

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)?

  Based on Trip.com data, SKY express offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 57 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ATH to IST on Tue, Mar 10), while AEGEAN offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 93 departing on Wed, Feb 11 and returning on Thu, Feb 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Athens to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: AEGEAN Sichuan Airlines Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines SKY express Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)?

  It takes about 1 hour 34 minutes to fly from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST).

• When is the best time to book flights from Athens to Istanbul?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Athens to Istanbul?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 91 flight per week flying from Athens to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A33160 (13:33) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1848 (13:33)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Athens to Istanbul?

  To find best deals on flights from Athens to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Mar 10, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 57.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is SKY express.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Athens to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Athens to Istanbul?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Athens to Istanbul on February 18, 2026 with AEGEAN, with prices starting at AU$ 48.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Istanbul from Athens?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" to Istanbul Airport (ATH-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

• What is the time difference between Athens and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and Athens is 1h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Athens to Istanbul?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.