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Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Jun 6, 2025
GQIST
direct
1h 25m
ATH
Return – Jun 10, 2025
GQATH
direct
1h 30m
IST
$182
11 days ago
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Jun 6, 2025
A3IST
direct
1h 30m
ATH
Return – Jun 10, 2025
GQATH
direct
1h 30m
IST
$184
11 days ago
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Jun 6, 2025
A3IST
direct
1h 30m
ATH
Return – Jun 10, 2025
PCATH
direct
1h 25m
SAW
$193
11 days ago
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Jun 6, 2025
GQIST
direct
1h 25m
ATH
Return – Jun 10, 2025
PCATH
direct
1h 25m
SAW
$192
11 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

$72

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

Average price of a round trip

$74

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

1h25

A flight from Istanbul to Athens takes on average 1h25.

Best time

February

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Athens is February.

info departure city :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Istanbul Airport (IST)
local time :

Istanbul is a city in the country Turkey, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Istanbul, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 21°C.

The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen and Istanbul

destination info :
Athens, Greece
airport :
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH)
local time :

Athens is in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Athens, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 23°C.

The city of Athens has 1 airport(s): Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos

Useful info about Athens

What is the least touristic period to go to Athens?

If you want to visit Athens during the least touristic period, choose the month of February.

What is the most popular time to travel to Athens?

In Athens, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Istanbul to Athens?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 8 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Istanbul to Athens is Friday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Istanbul and Athens?

When you leave, you can leave from Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen, and you will arrive at .

How to reach Istanbul airport from the city centre?

The airport Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen is located 37 km or Istanbul is located 30 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Are there other means of transportation to go from Istanbul to Athens?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Istanbul and Athens?

In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Athens and 24°C in Istanbul. The average rainfall in summer is 18 mm in Athens and 28 mm in Istanbul. 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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