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Flights from Istanbul to Athens

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Istanbul to Athens

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to Athens, including AEGEAN, Sichuan Airlines and SKY express. SKY express currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Athens according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Istanbul to Athens over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 55 and round-trip tickets from CAD 99.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Athens are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Istanbul to Athens Flights

The distance between Istanbul and Athens is 550.42km. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Athens. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 55
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 99
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance550.42km
Average flight time1 hour 30 minutes
Popular airlineAEGEAN
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Athens route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Istanbul to Athens

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Average price of one-way flights from Istanbul to Athens purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Athens is Feb, with an average price of CAD 73. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Apr, with an average price of up to CAD 151.

CAD 151
CAD 112
CAD 73
CAD 34
    Cheapest
  • CAD 91
    Jan
  • CAD 73
    Feb
  • CAD 104
    Mar
  • CAD 151
    Apr
  • CAD 147
    May
  • CAD 125
    Jun
  • CAD 102
    Jul
  • CAD 105
    Aug
  • CAD 107
    Sep
  • CAD 86
    Oct
  • CAD 86
    Nov
  • CAD 74
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Average price of return flights from Istanbul to Athens purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Athens is Feb, with an average price of CAD 185. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically May, with an average price of up to CAD 350.

CAD 350
CAD 268
CAD 185
CAD 103
    Cheapest
  • CAD 199
    Jan
  • CAD 185
    Feb
  • CAD 326
    Mar
  • CAD 300
    Apr
  • CAD 350
    May
  • CAD 305
    Jun
  • CAD 274
    Jul
  • CAD 343
    Aug
  • CAD 334
    Sep
  • CAD 279
    Oct
  • CAD 209
    Nov
  • CAD 210
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Athens?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Istanbul to Athens on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Athens is Mon. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sat as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 189
CAD 171
CAD 154
CAD 136
  • CAD 153
    Mon
  • CAD 154
    Tue
  • CAD 162
    Wed
  • CAD 168
    Thu
  • CAD 162
    Fri
  • CAD 188
    Sat
  • CAD 169
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, SKY express offers one-way fares as low as CAD 55 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IST to ATH on Wed, Feb 4), while AEGEAN offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 99 departing on Thu, Feb 12 and returning on Tue, Feb 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Athens with the following airlines, including: AEGEAN Turkish Airlines SKY express Sichuan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 86 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A33161 (12:01) AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A3993 (17:11)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Athens, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 4, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 55.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is SKY express.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Athens travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Athens is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Athens on January 21, 2026 with SKY express, with prices starting at CAD 41.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (IST-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Istanbul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.