How to get from Samsun to Athens
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We compared the ways to travel from Samsun to Athens. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 7h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1125 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1125 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €131Checked Sep 16 | 7h 10m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €108Older observation | 35h 03m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€131Checked Sep 167h 10m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€108Older observation35h 03m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Samsun to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Samsun → Istanbulflight
Turkish Airlines·1h 45m - 2Istanbul → Athensflight
Turkish Airlines·30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Samsun to Athens
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€105October 2026
€96Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Turkish AirlinesSamsun-IstanbulSee live options and dates →Turkish AirlinesIstanbul-AthensSee live options and dates →
Kamil KoçSamsun-IstanbulBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-ThessalonikiBook →Hellenic TrainThessaloniki-AthensBook →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, Kamil Koç, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Samsun to Athens works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Samsun to Athens, connecting in Istanbul, about 7h 10m. In total it's roughly €118 over 7h 10m, 1 transfer.
Samsun to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Samsun to Athens?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 7h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Athens from Samsun?
About 1125 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Samsun to Athens cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €108 to €189. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Samsun to Athens?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 7h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Samsun to Athens?
About 7h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Samsun and Athens?
Samsun is SZF and Athens is ATH, so this route is usually written SZF to ATH.
Which operators run Samsun to Athens?
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, Kamil Koç, ArdaTur, Hellenic Train.
What is the cheapest way to get from Samsun to Athens?
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 an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Turkish Airlines
Route calculated: 19 Aug 2026
Prices checked: 18 Aug 2026