Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens from £30
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ATH
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or January, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 December 2025.
Wed 31/1216:40IST - ATH
1 stop3h 25mAegean Airlines
Thu 1/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£214
Wed 31/1216:40IST - ATH
1 stop3h 25mAegean Airlines
Sat 3/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/12£232
Mon 29/1223:15IST - ATH
1 stop14h 10mAegean Airlines
Thu 1/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£238
Tue 30/1211:35IST - ATH
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12£270
Tue 30/1206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Fri 2/107:55ATH - IST
1 stop6h 50mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/12£287
Mon 29/1210:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mQingdao Airlines
Fri 2/107:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mQingdao Airlines
Deal found 28/12£349
Best flights from Istanbul to Athens
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to Athens that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Sun 15/206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sat 14/318:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£89
Fri 27/307:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 30/312:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/12£99
Tue 10/305:20IST - ATH
1 stop11h 30mAir Serbia
Fri 13/304:30ATH - IST
1 stop22h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 29/12£126
Sat 17/106:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sat 17/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£102
Mon 16/317:50IST - ATH
1 stop3h 50mAegean Airlines
Thu 19/300:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£119
Thu 29/105:20IST - ATH
1 stop22h 55mAir Serbia
Sun 1/215:50ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 30/12£137
Thu 29/105:20IST - ATH
1 stop22h 55mAir Serbia
Mon 2/215:50ATH - IST
1 stop11h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 30/12£137
Mon 8/610:40IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 9/608:15ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 35mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£131
Tue 21/404:30IST - ATH
1 stop11h 15mAir Serbia
Sun 26/421:20ATH - IST
1 stop6h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 30/12£137
Thu 23/420:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 28/400:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£132
Fri 27/306:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 31/318:20ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 30/12£133
Direct flights from Istanbul to Athens
Explore direct flight options from Istanbul to Athens based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Tue 10/311:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Thu 12/300:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£76
Wed 11/211:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Fri 13/218:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/12£88
Sun 15/206:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Fri 13/300:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 30/12£89
Tue 3/311:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Thu 12/318:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£90
Fri 27/307:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 30/312:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/12£99
Sat 17/106:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sat 17/100:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£102
Mon 6/404:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Fri 10/418:20ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£106
Sat 7/316:50IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sun 8/308:05ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£114
Fri 3/410:40IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Sun 5/400:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/12£116
Thu 12/222:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Mon 16/218:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/12£119
Sat 10/106:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Wed 14/118:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 28/12£123
Mon 8/610:40IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 9/608:15ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 35mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£131
Last-minute flights from Istanbul to Athens
Discover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Athens. Data last updated 31 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 5/107:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/110:50ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/12£145
Mon 5/116:10IST - ATH
1 stop4h 05mAegean Airlines
Mon 5/121:40ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 40mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£359
Fri 9/116:40IST - ATH
1 stop3h 25mAegean Airlines
Sun 11/108:05ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 30/12£153
Fri 9/116:40IST - ATH
1 stop24h 10mAir Serbia
Sun 11/115:50ATH - IST
1 stop11h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 30/12£216
Fri 9/116:25IST - ATH
2 stops15h 00mSAUDIA
Sun 11/122:15ATH - IST
2 stops15h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 30/12£992
One-way flights from Istanbul to Athens
Search for one-way flight options from Istanbul to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Sun 15/306:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£30
Tue 27/106:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£31
Thu 26/222:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Deal found 30/12£44
Fri 16/107:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/12£51
Sat 2/504:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 30/12£57
Tue 31/315:45IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 30/12£58
Sun 4/116:40IST - ATH
1 stop23h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 30/12£59
Fri 9/107:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/12£68
Tue 21/416:00IST - ATH
1 stop8h 10mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£69
Sat 17/106:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 29/12£70
Wed 21/114:25IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£70
Mon 30/301:35IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12£71
Find flight deals from Istanbul to Athens
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
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Istanbul
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Athens
Route
Depart
Return
Price
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Sun 15/2
06:30-07:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 14/3
18:30-21:00
Nonstop1h 30m
£89
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Fri 27/3
07:35-08:10
Nonstop1h 35m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 30/3
12:00-13:40
Nonstop1h 40m
£99
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Sat 17/1
06:30-07:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 17/1
00:40-03:10
Nonstop1h 30m
£102
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Mon 16/3
17:50-20:40
1 stop3h 50m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 19/3
00:40-03:10
Nonstop1h 30m
£119
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Tue 10/3
05:20-15:50
1 stop11h 30m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 13/3
04:30-04:25
1 stop22h 55m
£126
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Mon 8/6
10:40-12:10
Nonstop1h 30m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 9/6
08:15-09:50
Nonstop1h 35m
£131
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Thu 23/4
20:50-22:20
Nonstop1h 30m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 28/4
00:50-02:20
Nonstop1h 30m
£132
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Fri 27/3
06:30-07:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 31/3
18:20-19:50
Nonstop1h 30m
£133
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Thu 29/1
05:20-03:15
1 stop22h 55m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sun 1/2
15:50-04:25
1 stop11h 35m
£137
IstanbulAthens
IST - ATH
ISTATH
Istanbul
Thu 29/1
05:20-03:15
1 stop22h 55m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 2/2
15:50-04:10
1 stop11h 20m
£137
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Athens. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of £56). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £78). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ATH?
Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Athens
Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Athens. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
The most flights from IST to ATH are scheduled on a Tuesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Athens flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Athens flights?
Over the past year, Sky Express have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Athens
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated 31 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, andSky Express from Istanbul Airport to Athens have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Istanbul?
Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), located 12.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Athens. 4 airlines have flights to Eleftherios V. from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 22 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Aegean Airlines and Sichuan Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Athens is about 344 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens round-trip from £60. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Pegasus Airlines, from £62, and Sky Express, from £69. Aegean Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Aegean Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £27. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sky Express and Pegasus Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens are Air Canada (94%), Sky Express (92%) and Emirates (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Athens is £28. On average you can expect to pay £114. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for £73.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of £56). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £78). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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