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How to get from Athens to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου) and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
- Travel with ArdaTur, Infobus to go to Istanbul by bus.
- Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways to go to Istanbul by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with ArdaTur.
- 12 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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