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What is the best way to travel from Athens to Istanbul?

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Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Flight
1h 25m
$89
$224
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What is the cheapest way to reach Istanbul from Athens?

You can get to Istanbul with just $89 by taking a Flight from Air Serbia, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $176
Sunday
from $92
Monday
from $119
Tuesday
from $94
Wednesday
from $89
Thursday
from $92
Friday
from $90

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $176
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $226
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:00 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $279
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:25 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $315
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:20 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $403
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    12:05 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $410

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    23h 10m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    6:30 AM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $92
  • Sichuan Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    1:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sichuan Airlines
    Economy
    from $128
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:45 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $255
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $267
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $318
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:20 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $404

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Sichuan Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    1:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sichuan Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $123
  • Ryanair
    17h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $170
  • Qingdao Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Qingdao Airlines
    Economy
    from $181
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $181
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $182

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Air Serbia
    22h 30m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:55 PM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $94
  • Air Serbia
    1h 25m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:50 PM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $99
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $160
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $190
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    3:00 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $213
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $229

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Air Serbia
    1h 25m
    0
    11:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    12:50 AM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $89
  • Air Serbia
    11h 50m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    6:30 AM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $93
  • Sichuan Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    1:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sichuan Airlines
    Economy
    from $110
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $124
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $170
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    12:05 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $281

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $92
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $110
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:25 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $279
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $315
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:20 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $333
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    3:00 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $402

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Air Serbia
    1h 25m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:50 PM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $90
  • Air Serbia
    24h 10m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    6:50 PM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $93
  • Sichuan Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    1:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sichuan Airlines
    Economy
    from $129
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $137
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $159
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $171

What are the fastest trips from Athens to Istanbul?

You can get to Istanbul from Athens in just 1h 25m with a Flight from Pegasus Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 25m
Sunday
from 1h 25m
Monday
from 1h 25m
Tuesday
from 1h 25m
Wednesday
from 1h 25m
Thursday
from 1h 25m
Friday
from 1h 25m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $176
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $226
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:00 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $279
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:25 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $315
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:20 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $403
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    12:05 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $410

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $267
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:45 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $255
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:20 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $404
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:25 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $411
  • Sichuan Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    1:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sichuan Airlines
    Economy
    from $128
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $318

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $123
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $182
  • Qingdao Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Qingdao Airlines
    Economy
    from $181
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $181
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:20 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $213
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:25 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $282

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $160
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $190
  • Air Serbia
    1h 25m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:50 PM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $99
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $229
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:25 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $278

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $124
  • Air Serbia
    1h 25m
    0
    11:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    12:50 AM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $89
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $170
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    3:00 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $508
  • Sichuan Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    1:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sichuan Airlines
    Economy
    from $110
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    12:05 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $281

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $110
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $92
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:25 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $279
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:20 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $333
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    3:00 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $402
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:40 PM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $315

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    11:50 AM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $137
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    9:50 PM
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from $159
  • Air Serbia
    1h 25m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:50 PM
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $90
  • Sky Express SA
    1h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Sky Express SA
    Economy
    from $171
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    5:25 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $281
  • Aegean Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Athens Airport
    Athens Airport
    2:20 AM
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Aegean Airlines
    Economy
    from $335
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Athens to Istanbul

What are the most popular stations in Athens and Istanbul?

In Athens, you will usually depart from Aigyptou Bus Station, Athen - Angelopoulou Bus Stop or Athen - Liosion Station Bus Stop, while in Istanbul you will be arriving at Otogar Bus Station, Esenler Bus Station or Dudullu Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Istanbul from Athens? With 7 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Athens and Istanbul, you can pay as low as $89 with a Flight from Air Serbia.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Pegasus Airlines: you will get to Istanbul in just 1h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Athens and Istanbul are Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Athens and Istanbul is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Dafni or to Üsküdar, and look at flights from Athens Airport, and landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Athens to Istanbul?

The most popular companies between Athens and Istanbul, are Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Airlines: Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Athens to Istanbul

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Athens to Istanbul. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Athens to Istanbul

How can I reach Istanbul from Athens?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Istanbul from Athens.

How far is Istanbul from Athens?

The distance between Athens and Istanbul is 349.2 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Athens and Istanbul?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 96 kgs, and a flight 138 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Athens to Istanbul?

You can get to Istanbul with just $89 by taking a Flight from Air Serbia.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Istanbul?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Istanbul in just 1h 25m with a Flight from Pegasus Airlines.

More routes to Athens and to Istanbul

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Athens and to Istanbul. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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