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$64+ Cheap flights from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — IST
Jun 13 — Jun 201
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Athens to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 8, 2025.
Round-trip from | $134 (Mytrip) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $64 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $208 |
Good round-trip deal | $253 or less |
Good one-way deal | $124 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Athens to IstanbulExplore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2712:50 amATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/138:30 amIST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$134
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:00 amATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mSky Express
Tue 6/179:30 amIST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mSky Express
Deal found 6/6![Sky Express logo]()
$137
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/286:35 amATH - IST
1 stop10h 20mAegean Airlines
Mon 6/304:35 amIST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Aegean Airlines logo]()
$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:00 pmATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Wed 10/88:30 amIST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Sichuan Airlines logo]()
$151
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/73:50 pmATH - IST
1 stop23h 05mAir Serbia
Tue 12/95:20 amIST - ATH
1 stop11h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/6![Air Serbia logo]()
$168
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:45 pmATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/411:50 amIST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:05 amATH - IST
1 stop11h 50mWizz Air
Fri 9/269:10 amIST - ATH
1 stop24h 10mWizz Air
Deal found 6/6![Wizz Air logo]()
$247
This Qingdao Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qingdao Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/287:00 amATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mQingdao Airlines
Mon 6/309:30 amIST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mQingdao Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Qingdao Airlines logo]()
$270
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Price
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 6/27
12:50 am-2:20 am
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Sun 7/13
8:30 am-10:00 am
Nonstop1h 30m
$134
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 6/28
7:00 am-8:30 am
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 6/30
9:30 am-10:55 am
Nonstop1h 25m
$140
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 6/28
11:25 am-4:55 pm
1 stop5h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 6/30
4:35 am-6:05 am
Nonstop1h 30m
$141
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 9/26
12:00 pm-1:40 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
Istanbul
Wed 10/8
8:30 am-10:00 am
Nonstop1h 30m
$151
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 12/4
4:25 pm-4:50 am
1 stop11h 25m
Istanbul
Mon 12/8
5:30 am-3:05 pm
1 stop10h 35m
$169
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 6/28
10:00 pm-11:40 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
Istanbul
Mon 6/30
7:25 am-8:55 am
Nonstop1h 30m
$230
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 9/24
10:05 am-9:55 pm
1 stop11h 50m
Istanbul
Fri 9/26
9:10 am-9:20 am
1 stop24h 10m
$247
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 6/28
7:00 am-8:30 am
Nonstop1h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 6/30
9:30 am-10:55 am
Nonstop1h 25m
$270
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 11/17
7:10 pm-10:50 am
1 stop14h 40m
Istanbul
Sun 11/23
11:40 am-6:20 pm
1 stop7h 40m
$313
AthensIstanbul
ATH - IST
ATHIST
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sun 7/6
12:00 pm-1:40 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$64
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Best time to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Athens to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATH to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 8, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Athens to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Athens to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 1, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Athens to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 8, 2025.
The most flights from ATH to IST are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).
Rainfall in Istanbul by month
Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.
Temperature in Istanbul by month
Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated June 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Turkish Airlines from Athens to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.4
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Food
7.4
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Food
7.4
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Food
7.4
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Food
7.4
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Food
7.4
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.6
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
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Top 5 airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Athens to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$80 | Average$147 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$88 | Average$195 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time87% | |
| Cheapest$105 | Average$181 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$117 | Average$139 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$237 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |