Istanbul, Turkey to Athens, Greece flights

Flights starting at $62. Choose between Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, or Aegean to find the best price.

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$167
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Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or Istanbul - Dudullu when they travel from Istanbul to Athens. Book your trip to arrive at Athens International, Athens - Kifissos, Athens - Karolou, or Athens - Agias Annis. The distance between Istanbul and Athens is 566 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Aegean, Ryanair, and Wizz Air. Istanbul and Athens have 287 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Athens, consider visiting Peloponnese, and Acropolis of Athens.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Athens in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 17.09 - Sat 23.09

AirlineSun 17.09Mon 18.09Tue 19.09Wed 20.09Thu 21.09Fri 22.09Sat 23.09
32144------
2534422
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 24.09 - Sat 30.09

AirlineSun 24.09Mon 25.09Tue 26.09Wed 27.09Thu 28.09Fri 29.09Sat 30.09
2233334
4434543
1221121
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 01.10 - Sat 07.10

AirlineSun 01.10Mon 02.10Tue 03.10Wed 04.10Thu 05.10Fri 06.10Sat 07.10
2332242
3323332
1221121
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 08.10 - Sat 14.10

AirlineSun 08.10Mon 09.10Tue 10.10Wed 11.10Thu 12.10Fri 13.10Sat 14.10
3424342
3323333
1221121
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Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Athens

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo0
0
PegasusPGTPCYesOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
AegeanAEEA3NoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Wizz AirWZZW6NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 3 hours before flight

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Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa

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