IST → ATH
Flights from Istanbul to Athens
One way from 34 €, and about 53 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
- Cheapest one way
- 34 €Fri 25 Dec
- Usual price
- 53 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Decemberfrom 34 €
- Direct flights
- YesAegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines
- Flight time
- 1 h 25 mindirect
- Distance
- 553 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Istanbul to Athens, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 62 € | Tue 20 Oct | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| November 2026 | 39 € | Sun 29 Nov | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| December 2026 | 34 € | Fri 25 Dec | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 38 € | Mon 11 Jan | Sky Express Greece | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 37 € | Wed 3 Feb | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 39 € | Tue 2 Mar | Sky Express Greece | direct | Search |
| April 2027 | 47 € | Mon 12 Apr | Sky Express Greece | direct | Search |
| May 2027 | 42 € | Thu 20 May | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| June 2027 | 50 € | Mon 14 Jun | Sky Express Greece | direct | Search |
| July 2027 | 66 € | Sat 31 Jul | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
| August 2027 | 53 € | Thu 12 Aug | Aegean Airlines | direct | Search |
| September 2027 | 62 € | Mon 6 Sep | Tarom | 1 stop | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Monday is usually the cheapest, at about 48 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Aegean Airlines
- Sky Express Greece
- Pegasus Airlines
- Tarom
- Turkish Airlines
- Ajet
Direct: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines
The way back
From Athens to Istanbul, one way from 46 €. The cheapest month is December.
Flights from Athens to IstanbulA round trip from 80 €
In December: there from 34 €, back from 46 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Athens?
One way from 34 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 53 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Athens?
The cheapest month is December, from 34 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Monday.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?
Yes, with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines: from 34 €, in about 1 h 25 min.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Athens?
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.