Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Athens – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 10, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Dec 14, 2026
direct
1h 30m $100
2 days ago
Athens – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 10, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Dec 14, 2026
direct
1h 25m $99
3 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$96
Average price of a round trip
$147
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h28
A flight from Athens to Istanbul takes on average 1h28.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is November.
The best flight deals for a weekend
Athens – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 4, 2026
direct
1h 35m Return – Dec 7, 2026
direct
1h 30m $105
2 days ago
Athens – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Dec 7, 2026
direct
1h 30m $103
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
The best flight deals for a week
Athens – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 2, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Dec 9, 2026
direct
1h 25m $101
2 days ago
Athens – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 2, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Dec 9, 2026
direct
1h 30m $100
2 days ago
Athens – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 2, 2026
direct
1h 25m Return – Dec 9, 2026
direct
1h 25m $107
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Istanbul
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Istanbul (Turkey) from Athens (Greece) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is June, with an average flight ticket price of $60 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 52 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Pegasus Airlines. A ticket from the airline Pegasus Airlines to Istanbul costs on average $139.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Aegean Airlines, SKY express and Pegasus Airlines.
info departure city :
Athens, Greece
airport :
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH)
local time :
Athens is a city in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Athens, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 22°C.
The city of Athens has 1 airport(s): Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos
destination info :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
local time :
Istanbul is in the country Turkey, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Istanbul, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 17°C.
The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen
Useful info about Istanbul
What is the least touristic period to go to Istanbul?
If you want to visit Istanbul during the least touristic period, choose the month of November.
What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?
In Istanbul, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Athens to Istanbul?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 52 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 20% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul is Tuesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Athens and Istanbul?
When you leave, you can leave from Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos, and you will arrive at Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen.
How to reach Athens airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Athens to Istanbul?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Athens and Istanbul?
In summer, the average temperature is 24°C in Istanbul and 27°C in Athens. The average rainfall in summer is 26 mm in Istanbul and 17 mm in Athens. In summer, it is warmer in Athens and it rains less in Athens. In winter, it is colder in Athens and it rains more in Istanbul.
