Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul

One-way fares from €43 · ATH → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Athens
Cheapest fare
€43

Sky Express Greece · Wed, Jan 20

Cheapest month
January

from €43

Direct flights
Yes

Aegean Airlines and Sky Express Greece

Flight time
1h 30m

560 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 €54
  2. December 2026 €53
  3. January 2027 Cheapest €43
  4. February 2027 €51
  5. March 2027 €51
  6. April 2027 €62
  7. May 2027 €54
  8. June 2027 €55
  9. July 2027 €55
  10. August 2027 €59
  11. September 2027 €56
  12. October 2027 €62

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Sky Express Greece
Depart07:00 Wed, Jan 20ATH → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€43one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart07:00 Tue, Jan 12ATH → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€44one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart07:00 Tue, Jan 19ATH → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€44one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart07:00 Sat, Jan 23ATH → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€44one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart07:00 Tue, Jan 26ATH → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€44one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart07:00 Wed, Jan 27ATH → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€44one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart07:00 Mon, Jan 11ATH → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€48one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart07:00 Mon, Jan 25ATH → IST 1h 30m · Direct
€48one way, per person
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About flights from Athens to Istanbul

Athens (ATH) and Istanbul (IST) are about 560 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Aegean Airlines and Sky Express Greece. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from €43, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Athens to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is €43 with Sky Express Greece, departing Wednesday, January 20, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from €43 to €62.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from €43 one way.

Are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Aegean Airlines and Sky Express Greece.

How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 1h 30m. Athens and Istanbul are around 560 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Athens to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express Greece, Tarom and Wizz Air Malta.

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