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 554 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 Pegasus, Aegean, SKY express, Turkish Airlines.

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, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Tbilisi, Belgrade.

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, Edinburgh, Larnaca, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Tirana, Bristol, Bucharest, Glasgow, Thessaloniki, Newcastle upon Tyne, Barcelona, Heraklion, Crete, Santorini, Paris, Warsaw, Budapest, Prague.

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 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

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Athens?

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

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 Yenişehir, Anadolu

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

What time do 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 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£45
Cheapest round-trip	£88
Average round-trip	£138
Nonstop flights in May	£45 – £484
Most popular airline	Aegean

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line 3 to Syntagma	40-45 min	€9 (single ticket; reduced fares available)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to city center
Express Bus X95 to Syntagma	50-70 min	€5.50 (single ticket)	every 15–30 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget travelers, night arrivals
Express Bus X96 to Piraeus Port	60-90 min	€5.50 (single ticket)	every 20–40 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)	ferry connections
Suburban Rail (Proastiakos)	40-50 min	€9 (single ticket to central stations)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	connections to northern suburbs
Taxi	35-60 min	€40-€55 (flat rate to city center; night surcharge applies)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	35-60 min	€50-€80 (pre-booked; varies by provider)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	groups, comfort seekers

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Turkish Airlines	---	2	2	1	---	---	---
Aegean	1	4	2	---	---	---	---
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	1	---	1
SKY express	1	1	1	---	---	---	1
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 25 total	Daily flights: 3.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Turkish Airlines	---	3	4	4	4	3	3
Aegean	---	4	3	3	3	3	2
Pegasus	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
SKY express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Sichuan Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 64 total	Daily flights: 9.14 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Turkish Airlines	2	3	4	3	2	1	1
Aegean	2	2	3	3	3	3	3
Pegasus	2	2	1	1	2	1	1
SKY express	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Sichuan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 52 total	Daily flights: 7.43 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	12°C	7°C
February	13°C	7°C
March	16°C	9°C
April	19°C	11°C
May	24°C	16°C
June	29°C	21°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

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
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No