Athens to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Athens to Istanbul is €40 with Sky Express (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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Lowest observedSky Express · Non-stop · One wayWhen to fly
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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The lowest fare we observed for each month. Open a month to see its days, then pick your outbound and return. A day with no price is one we will search for you.
One-way fare
- 1 Jan€78
- 3 Jan€78
- 4 Jan€64
- 5 Jan€54
- 6 Jan€53
- 7 Jan€50
- 8 Jan€53
- 9 Jan€53
- 10 Jan€50
- 11 Jan€48
- 12 Jan€41
- 13 Jan€40
- 14 Jan€53
- 15 Jan€47
- 16 Jan€47
- 17 Jan€53
- 18 Jan€48
- 19 Jan€40
- 20 Jan€40
- 21 Jan€48
- 22 Jan€49
- 23 Jan€53
- 24 Jan€54
- 25 Jan€48
- 26 Jan€41
- 27 Jan€52
- 28 Jan€48
- 29 Jan€54
- 30 Jan€53
- 31 Jan€45
- Lowest observed
- €40, departing 13 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 144Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €77, departing 11 Jan 2027, back 20 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €40, departing 13 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, TAROM
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 25m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Athens to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 562 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 25m
- Airlines seen
- Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, TAROM
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Sky Express | 46 / 144 |
| Aegean Airlines | 14 / 144 |
| Pegasus Airlines | 14 / 144 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) → Athens, city gazetteer reference point (37.9838, 23.7275): ≈ 20 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Athens to Istanbul: 13 Jan 2027, €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €54 | 19 |
| December 2026 | €49 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €40 | 30 |
| February 2027 | €42 | 28 |
| March 2027 | €47 | 28 |
| April 2027 | €54 | 9 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Tuesday departure we saw from Athens to Istanbul: 19 Jan 2027, €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €45 | 21 |
| Tuesday | €40 | 21 |
| Wednesday | €40 | 20 |
| Thursday | €47 | 20 |
| Friday | €47 | 20 |
| Saturday | €47 | 19 |
| Sunday | €45 | 23 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €116 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €115 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €120 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €124 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €123 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €79 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €76 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €94 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €95 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €95 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €100 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €80 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €80 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €80 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €94 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €80 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €78 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €79 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €54 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €40 | 5 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Athens to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €76 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €49 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €48 | 28 |
| 61 days or more | €40 | 85 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Athens to Istanbul: Sky Express, €40 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Express | €40Jan 13, 2027 | 56 |
| Aegean Airlines | €53Dec 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Pegasus Airlines | €53Dec 4, 2026 | 16 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Athens to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €40, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Olympic Air.
Which airlines fly from Athens to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, TAROM.
How long does the flight from Athens to Istanbul take?
Across the 99 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 1h 29m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Athens to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
99 of the 107 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Athens to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €77, departing 11 Jan 2027, back 20 Jan 2027 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Athens to Istanbul?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €40, departing 13 Jan 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Athens to Istanbul?
For Athens to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Sky Express (46), Aegean Airlines (14), Pegasus Airlines (14). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul?
Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Athens to Istanbul: 13 Jan 2027, €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Athens to Istanbul?
Cheapest Tuesday departure we saw from Athens to Istanbul: 19 Jan 2027, €40 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Athens to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Athens to Istanbul: Sky Express, €40 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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