ATH → IST
Flights from Athens to Istanbul
One way from 46 €, and about 61 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
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- Cheapest one way
- 46 €Tue 1 Dec
- Usual price
- 61 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Decemberfrom 46 €
- Direct flights
- YesAegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece and Pegasus Airlines
- Flight time
- 1 h 25 mindirect
- Distance
- 553 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Athens to Istanbul, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 117 € | Fri 30 Oct | Sky Express Greece | direct | Search |
| November 2026 | 56 € | Fri 27 Nov | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| December 2026 | 46 € | Tue 1 Dec | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 49 € | Thu 28 Jan | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 50 € | Sat 27 Feb | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 54 € | Thu 4 Mar | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| April 2027 | 61 € | Fri 16 Apr | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| May 2027 | 54 € | Sun 16 May | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| June 2027 | 59 € | Fri 18 Jun | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| July 2027 | 59 € | Tue 6 Jul | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| August 2027 | 59 € | Sun 22 Aug | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| September 2027 | 62 € | Thu 16 Sep | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest, at about 56 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Aegean Airlines
- Sky Express Greece
- Tarom
- Pegasus Airlines
- Wizz Air Malta
- Wizz Air
Direct: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece and Pegasus Airlines
The way back
From Istanbul to Athens, one way from 34 €. The cheapest month is December.
Flights from Istanbul to AthensA round trip from 80 €
In December: there from 46 €, back from 34 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Athens to Istanbul?
One way from 46 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 61 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Athens to Istanbul?
The cheapest month is December, from 46 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday.
Are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes, with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece and Pegasus Airlines: from 46 €, in about 1 h 25 min.
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?
About 1 h 25 min direct.
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Fares are the lowest that people found on Aviasales in the last days: one way, one adult, economy, in euros. They change quickly, and Wingman watches Google Flights for the exact fare. Updated 19 October 2026. Links to Aviasales are partner links: Wingman may earn a little if you book, at no cost to you.