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Cheapest flight tickets

$167

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

Average price of a round trip

$180

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

Flight duration

1h27

A flight from Istanbul to Athens takes on average 1h27.

Best time

August

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

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 July, with an average flight ticket price of $202 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of July, October and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 6 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 $180.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Aegean Airlines and Aegean 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 26°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 30°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 29°C, with a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 35°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 August.

What is the most popular time to travel to Athens?

In Athens, the most popular month is July. 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 6 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Istanbul to Athens is Saturday.

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

When you leave, you can leave from Istanbul, 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 25°C in Istanbul. The average rainfall in summer is 18 mm in Athens and 31 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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