Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Istanbul Airport to Athens flights typically cost between £101 and £165 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £91 on Sky Express (3 Dec–7 Dec).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Athens flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Athens flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Sky Express have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Istanbul Airport to Athens flights typically cost between £101 and £165 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £91 on Sky Express (3 Dec–7 Dec).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Air Serbia can get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 55m. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Athens is about 344 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens round-trip from £59. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sky Express, from £66, and Sichuan Airlines, from £90. Aegean Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Sky Express, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £28. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens for a low price.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should look to book at least 37 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of £89). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of £149). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Athens

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The most flights from IST to ATH are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Athens is £76. On average you can expect to pay £188. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for £177.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens are Finnair (83%), Sichuan Airlines (82%) and Thai Airways (81%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens are Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Sichuan Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ATH?

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 18

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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. 3 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 25 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Athens.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Athens?

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Athens from Istanbul today with Cheapflights!

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Istanbul to Athens.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Istanbul to Athens with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Istanbul to Athens with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Istanbul to Athens become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	£91
One-way from	£57
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£140
Good round-trip deal	£191 or less
Good one-way deal	£134 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Aegean Airlines	Cheapest£59	Average£84	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Sky Express	Cheapest£66	Average£93	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Sky Express flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest£90	Average£121	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should look to book at least 37 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ATH?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Athens flights typically cost between £101 and £165 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £91 on Sky Express (3 Dec–7 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Athens

The most flights from IST to ATH are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 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 7% of flights being delayed.

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Istanbul Airport to Athens flights typically cost between £101 and £165 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £91 on Sky Express (3 Dec–7 Dec).