Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Nov 12, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 16, 2026
direct
1h 30m $94
yesterday
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Nov 12, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 16, 2026
direct
1h 35m $95
yesterday
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 8, 2026
direct
1h 35m $111
2 days ago
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Nov 13, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 15, 2026
direct
1h 30m $110
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.
Cheapest flight tickets
$83
Average price of a round trip
$167
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h28
A flight from Istanbul to Athens takes on average 1h28.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Athens is September.
The best flight deals for a weekend
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 8, 2026
direct
1h 35m $95
2 days ago
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 8, 2026
direct
1h 35m $111
2 days ago
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Nov 13, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 15, 2026
direct
1h 30m $110
2 days ago
Istanbul – Athens
Outbound – Nov 13, 2026
direct
1h 30m Return – Nov 16, 2026
direct
1h 25m $119
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 Istanbul to Athens
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Athens (Greece) from Istanbul (Turkey) 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 $87 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, October and August.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 291 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Aegean Airlines. A ticket from the airline Aegean Airlines to Athens costs on average $165.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Aegean Airlines, SKY express and Pegasus Airlines.
info departure city :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
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 16°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen
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 17°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 19°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 September.
What is the most popular time to travel to Athens?
In Athens, the most popular month is September. 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 291 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 42 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 9% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Istanbul to Athens is Thursday.
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 Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos.
How to reach Istanbul airport from the city centre?
The airport Istanbul is located 30 km or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen is located 37 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 17 mm in Athens and 26 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.
