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Cheapest flight tickets

$97

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$170

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

March

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is March.

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 July, with an average flight ticket price of $128 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of June, July and April.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 117 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is SKY express. A ticket from the airline SKY express to Istanbul costs on average $179.
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 20°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 25°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 16°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 18°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 March.

What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the most popular month is June. 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 117 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 17 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. 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 25°C in Istanbul and 27°C in Athens. The average rainfall in summer is 31 mm in Istanbul and 18 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.

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