How to get from Athens to Istanbul
We compared the ways to travel from Athens to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 25m by flight with no transfer. The two cities are about 566 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Athens to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $119 | 1h 25m | direct | flight |
| Cheapest found | $90 | 1h 25m | direct | flight |
| No flights | $138 | 22h | 2 transfers | bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
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Pegasus Airlines
How the trip from Athens to Istanbul works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Athens to Istanbul, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly EUR 105 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Who runs Athens to Istanbul
The Athens to Istanbul route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Athens to Istanbul prices by travel date
The cheapest price we found for each upcoming date we checked.
Getting from Athens to Istanbul without flying
There is a ground route from Athens to Istanbul: about 22h by bus. Slower than flying, but you skip the airport entirely.
Athens to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Athens to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 1h 25m by flight, with no transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Athens?
About 566 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Athens to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €79 to €121. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 1h 25m.
What are the airport codes for Athens and Istanbul?
Athens is ATH and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written ATH to SAW.
Which operators run Athens to Istanbul?
This route is run by Pegasus Airlines. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Athens to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 22h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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