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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.
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m06:30 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:00 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 6:30:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 30m03:55 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 3:55:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $315 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m012:50 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 12:50:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $403 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 40m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport12:05 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $410 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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Ryanair23h 10m07:20 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport6:30 AMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 7:20:00 AM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
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Sichuan Airlines1h 40m012:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport1:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sichuan Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 12:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:15 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 7:15:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $267 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Turkish Airlines1h 40m010:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 10:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m012:50 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 12:50:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $404 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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Sichuan Airlines1h 40m012:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport1:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sichuan Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 12:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Ryanair17h 30m012:30 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport6:00 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 12:30:00 AM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
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Qingdao Airlines1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qingdao Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Air Serbia22h 30m07:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:55 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 7:25:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
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Air Serbia1h 25m01:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:50 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 1:25:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Aegean Airlines1h 35m01:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport3:00 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 1:25:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Air Serbia1h 25m011:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport12:50 AMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 11:25:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Air Serbia11h 50m06:40 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport6:30 AMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 6:40:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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Sichuan Airlines1h 40m012:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport1:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sichuan Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 12:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 40m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport12:05 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $281 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Turkish Airlines1h 30m03:55 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 3:55:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 40m010:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 10:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $315 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m012:50 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 12:50:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $333 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 35m01:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport3:00 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 1:25:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $402 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Air Serbia1h 25m01:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:50 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 1:25:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Air Serbia24h 10m06:40 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport6:50 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 6:40:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/2/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
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Sichuan Airlines1h 40m012:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport1:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sichuan Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 12:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Cheapest Flights Friday
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.
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m06:30 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:00 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 6:30:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 30m03:55 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 3:55:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $315 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m012:50 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 12:50:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $403 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 40m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport12:05 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/26/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $410 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Flights Saturday
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $267 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:15 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 7:15:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m012:50 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 12:50:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $404 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 30m03:55 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 3:55:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $411 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Sichuan Airlines1h 40m012:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport1:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sichuan Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 12:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Turkish Airlines1h 40m010:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/27/2025 10:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Flights Sunday
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Qingdao Airlines1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qingdao Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m012:50 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 12:50:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 30m03:55 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/28/2025 3:55:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Fastest Flights Monday
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Air Serbia1h 25m01:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:50 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 1:25:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m08:20 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 8:20:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 30m03:55 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/29/2025 3:55:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $278 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Air Serbia1h 25m011:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport12:50 AMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 11:25:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 35m01:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport3:00 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 1:25:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $508 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Sichuan Airlines1h 40m012:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport1:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sichuan Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 12:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Turkish Airlines1h 40m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport12:05 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/30/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2025 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $281 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 30m03:55 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 3:55:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m012:50 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 12:50:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $333 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 35m01:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport3:00 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 1:25:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $402 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Turkish Airlines1h 40m010:00 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 7/31/2025 10:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $315 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Flights Thursday
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m010:25 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport11:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 10:25:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 25m08:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport9:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 8:25:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Air Serbia1h 25m01:25 PMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:50 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 1:25:00 PM to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Sky Express SA1h 30m07:00 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport8:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sky Express SA goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 7:00:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 30m03:55 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport5:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 3:55:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $281 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Aegean Airlines1h 30m012:50 AMAthens AirportAthens Airport2:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Athens Airport, Athens Airport (Greece) at 8/1/2025 12:50:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $335 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Fastest Flights Friday
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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- Düzce to Istanbul
- Edirne to Istanbul
- Gebze to Istanbul
- Göreme to Istanbul
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul
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- Izmit to Istanbul
- Kavala to Istanbul
- Milas to Istanbul
- Nevşehir to Istanbul
- Ordu to Istanbul
- Samsun to Istanbul
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- Tirana to Istanbul
- Yalova to Istanbul