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 £117 and £231 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £97 on Sichuan Airlines (9 Nov-12 Nov).

Question 1

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 £117 and £231 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £97 on Sichuan Airlines (9 Nov-12 Nov).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Sichuan Airlines and Aegean Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Athens is about 344 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 3

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 £53. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sky Express, from £61, and Pegasus Airlines, from £70. Aegean Airlines is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 4

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should look to book at least 43 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 5

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of £101). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £333). 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 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Athens flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Athens

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The most flights from IST to ATH are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 10

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

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The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Athens is £28. On average you can expect to pay £113. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for £98.

Question 11

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 Thai Airways (85%), Sky Express (75%) and Pakistan International Airlines (66%).

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

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Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Athens.

Question 14

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 93% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £105 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £132.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Athens from Istanbul Airport average £113. You can even find prices in February for less than £113, as users have found deals to Athens from as low as £56. The month of September appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Athens from Istanbul Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 60%.

Question 16

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

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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 17

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

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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 29 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

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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 20

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 21

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

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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 22

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

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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 23

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

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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 24

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	£97
One-way from	£44
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£133
Good round-trip deal	£93 or less
Good one-way deal	£48 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Aegean Airlines	Cheapest£53	Average£64	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Sky Express	Cheapest£61	Average£89	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Sky Express flights
Pegasus Airlines	Cheapest£70	Average£100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£93	Average£124	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens from £44

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or January, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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