How to travel from Istanbul to Athens

You can travel between Istanbul and Athens by flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Athens is a flight with an average price of €113.

The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 31m.

The Istanbul to Athens distance is approximately 560 km.

The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Athens is:

• Around 25 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Athens as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ArdaTur to go to Athens by bus.
• Travel with Aegean Airlines, Pegasus, Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Athens by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Istanbul to Athens:

• 13 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Pegasus, Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Paris, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.