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Cheap Flights from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)

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Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus AirlinesDirect
ATH - IST
Sky Express
Sky ExpressDirect
IST - ATH
106$
97$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 10
Sky Express
Sky ExpressDirect
ATH - IST
Sky Express
Sky ExpressDirect
IST - ATH
103$
98$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 20
Sky Express
Sky ExpressDirect
ATH - IST
Aegean Airlines
Aegean AirlinesDirect
IST - ATH
104$
102$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, Apr 29
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan AirlinesDirect
ATH - IST
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan AirlinesDirect
IST - ATH
-14 %
117$
102$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan AirlinesDirect
ATH - IST
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan AirlinesDirect
IST - ATH
115$
111$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Jun 27
Sky Express
Sky ExpressDirect
ATH - IST
Aegean Airlines
Aegean AirlinesDirect
IST - ATH
117$
114$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jun 22
Sky Express
Sky ExpressDirect
ATH - IST
-16 %
61$
51$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jun 2
Sky Express
Sky ExpressDirect
ATH - IST
55$
53$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jun 25
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus AirlinesDirect
ATH - IST
-15 %
68$
58$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, May 22
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan AirlinesDirect
ATH - IST
67$
61$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Apr 27
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan AirlinesDirect
ATH - IST
67$
62$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, May 15
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan AirlinesDirect
ATH - IST
72$
69$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Athens to Istanbul

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of June. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time1 h and 30 mWhen flying from Athens to Istanbul, this can take around 1 h and 30 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$51The best price for flights from Athens to Istanbul offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportE. Venizelos AirportWhen flying from Athens to Istanbul
Destination airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportWhen traveling from Athens to Istanbul
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Athens to Istanbul according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routePegasus Airlines, Sky Express, Aegean AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from Athens to Istanbul
One-way average Price$97A flight from Athens to Istanbul at eDreams will cost around $97, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchOctober is one of the most frequent times to fly to Istanbul from Athens according to real data from our customers
Airlines that fly from Athens to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
256$
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
286$

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
58%A meal in Istanbul is 58% cheaper than a meal in Athens.
Athens$17.66
Istanbul$11.15
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
50%Trains in Istanbul are 50% cheaper than in Athens.
Athens$1.41
Istanbul$0.94
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
286%A taxi fare in Istanbul is 286% cheaper than in Athens.
Athens$4.71
Istanbul$1.22
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
3%Coffee in Istanbul is 3% cheaper than in Athens.
Athens$4.14
Istanbul$4.00
Exchange rate
1 USD = 45.1 TRY
1 TRY = 0.02 USD
Last revised on Sun, 04/19
Distance: 349 miles
Athens airports
E. Venizelos (ATH)How far from city center: 12 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city center: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city center: 19 miles

Are you planning to travel to Istanbul for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Athens. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Athens to Istanbul

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Turkey. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Athens to Istanbul?
When you fly from Athens to Istanbul the average price is $97. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from Athens to Istanbul, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Athens to Istanbul is $51. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul more expensive than Athens to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Istanbul costs an average of 1.22 USD , 72% cheaper than Athens, with a fare of 4.39 USD,
while train tickets cost 32% less at Istanbul: $ 0.94 USD versus $ 1.39 USD at Athens.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 11.21 USD euros in Istanbul, 35% less than the 17.31 USD euros in Athens.
The price of the coffee is around 1% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 4.02 USD, while in Athens the coffee costs 4.06 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Athens to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from Athens to Istanbul are July, April and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Athens to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to visit Istanbul depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to Istanbul from Athens in terms of searches from our customers, followed by September and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, January and December are the months with fewer searches for Athens - Istanbul.

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