Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Athens?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Athens takes around 1.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Athens?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Athens is 566 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Athens?

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Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Athens. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Aegean, Pegasus.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Kayseri, Antalya, Dublin, Northern Cyprus, Edinburgh, İzmir, Bodrum, Dalaman, Ankara, Nevşehir, Bristol, Glasgow, Dubai, Gaziantep, Newcastle upon Tyne, Baku, Konya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Thessaloniki, Larnaca, Manchester, Heraklion, Dublin, Santorini, Chania, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Vienna, Mykonos, Brussels, Toronto, Reykjavik, Alexandroupoli, Chios, Birmingham, Bristol, Corfu.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir, Anadolu.

Question 8

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Istanbul and Athens?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Istanbul and Athens thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Istanbul and Athens can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Athens?

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Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Athens with Aegean, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, Wizz Air Malta.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Istanbul and Athens?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Athens, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Istanbul and Athens?

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Traveling between Istanbul and Athens, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir, Anadolu

Question 15

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Athens depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Athens arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Istanbul and Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Istanbul and Athens arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£70
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£69
Cheapest round-trip	£136
Average round-trip	£189
Nonstop flights in June	£69 – £423

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
Aegean	5	5	5	4	---	---	5
Turkish Airlines	1	3	3	---	---	---	5
Pegasus	2	2	1	1	---	1	2

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
Aegean	7	6	3	---	---	1	4
Turkish Airlines	6	5	2	---	---	---	---
Pegasus	2	2	1	1	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
Aegean	4	4	3	4	4	4	4
Turkish Airlines	1	3	4	3	4	3	3
Pegasus	2	2	1	1	2	1	1

Airline	Mon 24.06	Tue 25.06	Wed 26.06	Thu 27.06	Fri 28.06	Sat 29.06	Sun 30.06
Aegean	4	4	3	3	3	4	4
Turkish Airlines	2	4	3	4	2	3	2
Pegasus	2	2	1	1	2	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Aegean	AEE	A3	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
SunExpress	SXS	XQ	No	0 0
Wizz Air Malta	WMT	W4	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	12°C	7°C
February	14°C	7°C
March	16°C	9°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	24°C	16°C
June	29°C	20°C
July	32°C	23°C
August	32°C	23°C
September	28°C	20°C
October	22°C	16°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	14°C	9°C