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C$ 105 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens

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Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to Athens (IST-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Athens

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Athens.
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Aegean Airlines Logo
8:50 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
12:50 a.m. - 2:20 a.m.ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
C$ 213Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 21 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
Aegean Airlines Logo
3:50 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
12:50 a.m. - 2:20 a.m.ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
C$ 223Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 21 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
Air Serbia Logo
4:35 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.IST-ATH
22h 20m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.ATH-IST
11h 20m1 stop
C$ 256Air Serbia
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Thu, 8 May - Mon, 12 May
Air Serbia Logo
4:35 p.m. - 3:25 a.m.IST-ATH
10h 50m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.ATH-IST
11h 20m1 stop
C$ 258Air Serbia
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Sat, 24 May - Mon, 26 May
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4:35 a.m. - 6:05 a.m.IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
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7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
C$ 271
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
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3:40 p.m. - 3:25 a.m.IST-ATH
11h 45m1 stop
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7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
C$ 274
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:40 a.m. - 3:05 a.m.IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 a.m. - 5:25 a.m.ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
C$ 327Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 10 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:40 a.m. - 3:05 a.m.IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 a.m. - 5:25 a.m.ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
C$ 328Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 10 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.IST-ATH
9h 00m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:45 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.ATH-IST
14h 35m1 stop
C$ 475Lufthansa
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Thu, 8 May - Mon, 12 May
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.IST-ATH
16h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.ATH-IST
15h 20m2 stops
C$ 486Lufthansa
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Tue, 3 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Athens

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada's Wi-Fi is available on some flights; check availability five days before departure.


Air Canada offers priority boarding for Business Class and elite status passengers.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Aegean Airlines

Aegean's EcoFlex fare includes 2 carry-ons and free unlimited ticket changes.


Aegean offers Security Fast Track for quick security clearance at Athens airport.

Airports
IST

For a quick departure, use the M11 metro line to reach IST efficiently, operating from 6 am to midnight with trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
ATH

Upon arrival at ATH, use the Metro Line 3 for a direct route to central Athens, offering a convenient connection to the city.

Read more about ATHby John Walton
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Aegean Airlines

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ATH

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Athens on a Saturday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens is February, where tickets cost C$ 119 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 348 and C$ 345 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 478 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 105
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 50% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens

When to book flights from Istanbul to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Athens flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens was C$ 76 for a one-way ticket and C$ 154 for a round-trip.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Athens.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 151 or less one-way and C$ 308 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,Emirates,IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines,Emirates, +6 more

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Top airlines flying from Istanbul to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 737 reviews
8.6Crew
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
7.8Comfort
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

10.0 ExcellentJeffrey, Apr 2025HER - MUC
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

Lovely experience with Aegean. The crew felt with some extremely rude customers with professionalism and poise. The flight went off without a hitch and even landed early!

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGVSRsasQcG/?igsh=dmkxa2s1eHNlbHZs

Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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