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- Lowest observed
- €45, departing 11 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 16 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 155Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Air Serbia, TAROM +1 more
- Reported fastest flight
- 1h 25m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 562 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 1h 25m
- Airlines seen
- Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Air Serbia, TAROM +1 more
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Olympic Air. Check current timetables.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Express | 45 / 155 | |
| Aegean Airlines | 28 / 155 | |
| Pegasus Airlines | 11 / 155 |
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 month from Athens to Istanbul: January 2027, from €45 (checked 16 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €102 | 15 |
| November 2026 | €51 | 30 |
| December 2026 | €50 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €45 | 30 |
| February 2027 | €53 | 23 |
| March 2027 | €55 | 27 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Athens to Istanbul: Monday, from €45 (checked 16 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €45 | 23 |
| Tuesday | €49 | 23 |
| Wednesday | €51 | 22 |
| Thursday | €50 | 21 |
| Friday | €50 | 22 |
| Saturday | €50 | 23 |
| Sunday | €51 | 21 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Athens to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €45 (checked 16 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €102 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €53 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €51 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €45 | 94 |
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: Aegean Airlines, from €50 (checked 14 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | €50Dec 17, 2026 | 28 |
| Sky Express | €51Nov 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Pegasus Airlines | €53Dec 6, 2026 | 11 |
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 we have observed is €45, found on 16 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from Athens to Istanbul: January 2027, from €45 (checked 16 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Olympic Air.
Which airlines fly from Athens to Istanbul?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Sky Express, Pegasus Airlines, Air Serbia, TAROM +1 more.
How long does the flight from Athens to Istanbul take?
The average journey time across the 89 fares we observed is 1h 41m, 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?
163 of the 174 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
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 (45), Aegean Airlines (28), Pegasus Airlines (11). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Athens to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from Athens to Istanbul: Monday, from €45 (checked 16 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Athens to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Athens to Istanbul: Aegean Airlines, from €50 (checked 14 Oct 2026).
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Last checked: 16 Oct 2026