Cheap flights from Istanbul to Athens

One-way fares from $39 · IST → ATH · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Athens → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$39

Sky Express Greece · Wed, Feb 24

Cheapest month
February

from $39

Direct flights
Yes

Pegasus Airlines, Sky Express Greece and Aegean Airlines

Flight time
1h 25m

560 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Athens

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

  1. November 2026 $56
  2. December 2026 $41
  3. January 2027 $40
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $39
  5. March 2027 $39
  6. April 2027 $44
  7. May 2027 $42
  8. June 2027 $48
  9. July 2027 $44
  10. August 2027 $54
  11. September 2027 $62
  12. October 2027 $62

Cheapest dates in February 2027

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

Sky Express Greece
Depart10:30 Wed, Feb 24IST → ATH 1h 25m · Direct
$39one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart10:30 Sat, Feb 27IST → ATH 1h 25m · Direct
$39one way, per person
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Sky Express Greece
Depart10:30 Wed, Feb 3IST → ATH 1h 25m · Direct
$41one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart11:30 Mon, Feb 22IST → ATH 1h 30m · Direct
$43one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart22:00 Tue, Feb 23IST → ATH 1h 30m · Direct
$43one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart06:30 Fri, Feb 26IST → ATH 1h 30m · Direct
$43one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart11:30 Wed, Feb 10IST → ATH 1h 30m · Direct
$44one way, per person
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Aegean Airlines
Depart16:45 Thu, Feb 11IST → ATH 1h 30m · Direct
$44one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Athens

Istanbul (IST) and Athens (ATH) are about 560 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines, Sky Express Greece and Aegean Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $39, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $39 with Sky Express Greece, departing Wednesday, February 24, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $39 to $62.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $39 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

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

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Athens?

A direct flight takes about 1h 25m. Istanbul and Athens are around 560 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Athens?

Recent fares on this route were with Pegasus Airlines, Sky Express Greece and Aegean Airlines.

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