€38 Cheap Flights Athens to Istanbul (ATH-IST)

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Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul (ATH-IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €38 for one-way flights and €69 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

SKY express
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€69 Return, just found
€69
Return
just found
Select SKY express flight, departing Sat, 10 Jan from Athens to Istanbul, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at €69 just found
Aegean
Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€73 Return, just found
€73
Return
just found
Select Aegean flight, departing Fri, 12 Dec from Athens to Istanbul, returning Mon, 15 Dec, priced at €73 just found
SKY express
Fri, 5 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€74 Return, found 17 hours ago
€74
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select SKY express flight, departing Fri, 5 Dec from Athens to Istanbul, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at €74 found 17 hours ago
SKY express
Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€77 Return, found 5 days ago
€77
Return
found 5 days ago
Select SKY express flight, departing Mon, 24 Nov from Athens to Istanbul, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at €77 found 5 days ago
SKY express
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€78 Return, found 18 hours ago
€78
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select SKY express flight, departing Mon, 12 Jan from Athens to Istanbul, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at €78 found 18 hours ago
SKY express
Tue, 30 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€80 Return, found 2 days ago
€80
Return
found 2 days ago
Select SKY express flight, departing Tue, 30 Jun from Athens to Istanbul, returning Fri, 3 Jul, priced at €80 found 2 days ago
Aegean
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€82 Return, just found
€82
Return
just found
Select Aegean flight, departing Sat, 10 Jan from Athens to Istanbul, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at €82 just found
Sichuan Airlines
Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€83 Return, just found
€83
Return
just found
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 12 Dec from Athens to Istanbul, returning Mon, 15 Dec, priced at €83 just found
Air Serbia
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€178 Return, just found
€178
Return
just found
Select Air Serbia flight, departing Sat, 10 Jan from Athens to Istanbul, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at €178 just found
Turkish Airlines
Sat, 31 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
ATH
Athens
IST
Istanbul
€182 Return, found 13 hours ago
€182
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 31 Jan from Athens to Istanbul, returning Sun, 1 Feb, priced at €182 found 13 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €67 - €112 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Istanbul

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Istanbul Airport IST. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 35 minutes. Flights from €97
IST
Istanbul Airport
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre35 min
Flights from €97
Athens to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
Eleftherios Venizelos
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Aegean, Air Arabia, Air Serbia, ITA Airways, LOT-Polish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SKY express, Sichuan Airlines, Tarom-Romanian Air Transport, Turkish Airlines
Return price
€69
Distance
549 km
Average flight time
2 hours 34 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between AIA Airport and IST is €69. But you better act soon. This price is taken from fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from AIA Airport to IST?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has different terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from AIA Airport to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from AIA Airport to IST?
A flight distance of just 550 kilometres separates Spata-Artemida and Arnavutkoy. Once you're in the air, you won't have time to do much more than read the magazine in your seat pocket.
Which airlines fly direct from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) to IST?
At present, no airlines offer direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) to IST. You'll have to book a flight with at least one stop. To get the best price and connections, lock in your fare well ahead of time.
Are ATH to Istanbul Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from Athens International Airport to IST last minute could save you some serious cash. However, it could end up costing you a whole lot more! If you'd prefer not to take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains as far ahead as 12 months in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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