How to travel from Istanbul to Athens

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from Istanbul to Athens

How to get from Istanbul to Athens by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Istanbul to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Turkish AirlinesTK1843
08:10AM1h35
Istanbul Airport
08:45AMAthens International Airport
1381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Turkish AirlinesTK1843
08:10AM1h35
Istanbul Airport
08:45AMAthens International Airport
1381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Pegasus AirlinesPC1191
08:05AM1h25
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
08:30AMAthens International Airport
1391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Aegean AirlinesA3993
04:50PM1h25
Istanbul Airport
05:15PMAthens International Airport
1661One-way
0 transfers
Aegean AirlinesA3995
10:00PM1h25
Istanbul Airport
10:25PMAthens International Airport
1661One-way
0 transfers
Turkish AirlinesTK1847
11:50AM1h30
Istanbul Airport
12:20PMAthens International Airport
1871One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Istanbul to Athens

Travel to Athens 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 Istanbul to Athens.

FAQs
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 €47.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.
The Istanbul to Athens distance is approximately 560 km.
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Athens is:
  • Around 24 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, Infobus to go to Athens by bus.
  • Travel with Aegean Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Qatar Airways, LOT Polish Airlines to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Istanbul to Athens:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Sichuan 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.

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