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 Aegean, Turkish Airlines, 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 Antalya, Kayseri, İzmir, Nevşehir, Bodrum, New York, Ankara, Trabzon, Dalaman, Northern Cyprus, Los Angeles, London, Adana, Dubai, Denizli, Konya, Tel Aviv, Gaziantep, Amman, Boston.

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 New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Santorini, London, San Francisco, Denver, Larnaca, Tel Aviv, Mykonos, Miami, Rome, Seattle, Paris, Orlando, Budapest, Oakland, Fort Lauderdale, Barcelona.

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 Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

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 Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Aegean, Ryanair, Wizz Air.

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 Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu

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?

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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 19

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	$62
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$70
Cheapest round-trip	$149
Average round-trip	$193
Nonstop flights in September	$70 – $612

Airline	Sun 17.09	Mon 18.09	Tue 19.09	Wed 20.09	Thu 21.09	Fri 22.09	Sat 23.09
Turkish Airlines	3	2	1	4	4	---	---
Aegean	2	5	3	4	4	2	2
Pegasus	---	2	2	1	1	1	1
Pakistan International Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 24.09	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09
Turkish Airlines	2	2	3	3	3	3	4
Aegean	4	4	3	4	5	4	3
Pegasus	1	2	2	1	1	2	1
Pakistan International Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 01.10	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10
Turkish Airlines	2	3	3	2	2	4	2
Aegean	3	3	2	3	3	3	2
Pegasus	1	2	2	1	1	2	1
Pakistan International Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 08.10	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10
Turkish Airlines	3	4	2	4	3	4	2
Aegean	3	3	2	3	3	3	3
Pegasus	1	2	2	1	1	2	1
Pakistan International Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Aegean	AEE	A3	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight

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