Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Athens and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Athens and Istanbul is 554 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Larnaca, Tirana, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Bristol, Barcelona, Glasgow, Bucharest, Santorini, Heraklion, Newcastle upon Tyne, Crete, Aberdeen, Milan, Paris, Thessaloniki, Kutaisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna, Liverpool.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Athens?

Accepted Answer

Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Athens?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Athens and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Athens and Istanbul, 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 11

What flights operate between Athens and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Athens and Istanbul, 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 12

How many airports are there near Athens?

Accepted Answer

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 13

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Istanbul 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 Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Istanbul 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Athens and Istanbul 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 Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Athens and Istanbul 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£55
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£132
Cheapest round-trip	£99
Average round-trip	£188
Nonstop flights in August	£55 – £480

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
M11 Metro to Kağıthane	24-30 min	₺23 – ₺35; Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)	every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to European side
Havaist Airport Bus	60-120 min	₺180 – ₺250; varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)	every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Taxi	40-90 min	₺800 – ₺1,500; metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	40-90 min	₺1,200 – ₺2,500; pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or late arrivals

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Havabus to Taksim/Kadıköy	60-120 min	₺150 – ₺200; varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Kadıköy
Public Bus E10/E11 to Kadıköy	60-90 min	₺17 – ₺25; Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	45-100 min	₺700 – ₺1,400; metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door to Asian side
Ride-hailing (BiTaksi)	45-100 min	₺650 – ₺1,300; app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless payment option

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Aegean	---	---	---	---	2	1	---
Pegasus	---	---	---	---	2	1	---
SKY express	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Turkish Airlines	---	3	4	4	3	1	1
Aegean	2	3	3	3	3	1	2
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	2	1	1
SKY express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	25°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
SKY express	SEH	GQ	No
Wizz Air Malta	WMT	W4	No

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