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Book Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Athens from £30

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Istanbul Athens

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Sun, 12 May IST - ATH

Tue, 14 May ATH - IST

£849 £810

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Thu, 13 Jun IST - ATH

£31 £30

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Istanbul Athens

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Mon, 03 Jun SAW - ATH

Tue, 04 Jun ATH - SAW

£141

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Fri, 17 May IST - ATH

Mon, 20 May ATH - IST

£173

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Istanbul Athens

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Fri, 24 May IST - ATH

Sun, 26 May ATH - IST

£201 £190

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Tue, 28 May SAW - ATH

Fri, 31 May ATH - SAW

£162 £154

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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

134% Trains are 134% more expensive in Athens than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £0.44

Athens £1.03

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

74% The average meal is 74% more expensive in Athens than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £7.38

Athens £12.83

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

452% Taxis are 452% more expensive in Athens than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £0.62

Athens £3.42

Coffee Regular cappuccino

24% Coffee is 24% more expensive in Athens than in Istanbul.

Istanbul £2.3

Athens £2.86

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.16 EUR

1 EUR = 0.87 GBP

Last checked on 05 May 2024

Distance: 349 miles

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles

Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Athens airports

E. Venizelos (ATH) How far from city centre: 12 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Istanbul to Athens

Now you are a little bit closer to your destination. If you are looking for cheap flights from Istanbul to Athens, here you will find all the information you need to book your tickets.

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Istanbul to Athens?

To save money when booking flights from Istanbul to Athens, you can follow these tips:

Choose Off-Peak Days: When searching for affordable airline tickets from Istanbul to Athens, it's best to focus your efforts on weekdays, specifically between Monday and Wednesday. Prices tend to spike during weekends and high season. Opting for midweek travel or planning your trip during the off-season can result in significant cost savings, allowing you to allocate those funds to enhance your vacation experience.
Compare Airlines: After receiving the list of available flights from our search engine, take the time to compare ticket prices across various airlines. This step is crucial, as both low-cost and traditional carriers may offer different rates for the same route. Flexibility with your travel dates can make it easier to secure more budget-friendly tickets from Istanbul to Athens.
Book in Advance: While some travelers may wait until the last minute in hopes of finding last-minute deals, it's generally advisable to book your flights from Istanbul to Athens in advance. This proactive approach helps you avoid any last-minute price hikes or unexpected surprises.
Set Price Alerts: To stay informed about price drops and special deals, consider setting up price alerts for your desired route. This way, you'll receive notifications when fares from Istanbul to Athens become more affordable, allowing you to seize the opportunity to book at a lower cost.
Explore Multi-City Flights: For those with flexible travel plans, exploring multi-city flight options can lead to additional savings. Instead of booking a round-trip ticket, consider open-jaw or multi-city itineraries that allow you to visit multiple destinations while potentially reducing the overall cost of your journey.
Consider Package Deals: For additional savings, consider bundling your flight and hotel bookings with Opodo. Moreover, if you plan to rent a car for your trip from Istanbul to Athens, booking it through us can provide discounts of up to 40% on the overall cost. This way, you can maximize your savings and enjoy a more budget-friendly travel experience.

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Istanbul to Athens, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Istanbul to Athens change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Istanbul to Athens may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Istanbul to Athens on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Istanbul and Athens, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Istanbul to Athens airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Athens

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Athens?

The total flight time between Istanbul and Athens is of around 01:31 hours on average, considering an average distance of 557 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Athens at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Athens is 30£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Athens expensive to visit compared to Istanbul?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Athens costs an average of 3.42 GBP, 452% more expensive than Istanbul, with a fare of 0.62 GBP, while train tickets costs 134% more in Athens: 1.03 GBP against 0.44 GBP in Istanbul. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.83 GBP in Athens, 74% more than the 7.38 GBP in Istanbul. The price of the coffee is around 24% more expensive in Athens, with an average of 2.86 GBP , while in Istanbul the coffee costs 2.30 GBP.

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

The most popular months to book a trip from Istanbul to Athens are November, December and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Athens?

The best time of the year to go to Athens when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Athens from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, June and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Athens.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Istanbul to Athens?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Greece may apply when travelling from Istanbul. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Athens compared to Istanbul?

While in Istanbul the temperatures can reach an average of 32.95 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 5.3 mm ,Athens's temperatures can go up to 35.31 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.15 ºC in Athens, compared to the -0.3 ºC average degrees reported in Istanbul. During the winter period, Istanbul can register 9.0 mm precipitation, while Athens have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Athens?

The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Athens is: Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) to E. Venizelos (ATH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Aegean Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.
Olympic Air.
Alternatively, you can find Istanbul - Athens flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to E. Venizelos (ATH) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Pegasus Airlines.

Which are the airlines with flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Istanbul to Athens are:

Aegean Airlines.
Pegasus Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.

Flight Duration 1 h and 31 m Flights between Istanbul and Athens take, on average, 1 h and 31 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £30 Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Athens found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Istanbul Airport The airport Istanbul Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Istanbul and Athens

Arriving Airport E. Venizelos Flights departing Istanbul with Athens as destination arrive at E. Venizelos