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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €419 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €419, while a flight costs an average of €419.
Distance: 560 km
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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€419 Average price Cheapest | €260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Athens to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- A3990
7:55 AM 1h40 Athens International Airport 10:35 AM Istanbul Airport €123 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- A3990
7:55 AM 1h40 Athens International Airport 10:35 AM Istanbul Airport €123 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
PC11929:00 AM 1h25 Athens International Airport 11:25 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport €194 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- A3994
6:30 PM 1h30 Athens International Airport 9:00 PM Istanbul Airport €143 1 One-way 0 transfers 
GQ6707:15 PM 1h30 Athens International Airport 9:45 PM Istanbul Airport €166 1 One-way 0 transfers- PC1194
6:05 PM 1h25 Athens International Airport 8:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport €198 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Travel to Istanbul easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Istanbul.
- Around 27 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Istanbul as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
- Travel with Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Air Arabia, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Sichuan Airlines, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Istanbul by flight.
- 14 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, CitizenPlane, Sichuan Airlines.
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