How to get to Istanbul from Athens

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from Athens to Istanbul

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

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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.

Pegasus AirlinesPC1192
09:301h20
Athens International Airport
11:50Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
£791One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Pegasus AirlinesPC1192
09:301h20
Athens International Airport
11:50Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
£791One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Pegasus AirlinesPC1192
09:301h20
Athens International Airport
11:50Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
£791One-way
0 changes

Other options

Sichuan Airlines3U3828
10:501h40
Athens International Airport
13:30Istanbul Airport
£811One-way
0 changes
Aegean AirlinesA3990
08:051h30
Athens International Airport
10:35Istanbul Airport
£1341One-way
0 changes
Aegean AirlinesA3300 · A3434
07:4014h25
Athens International Airport
23:05Istanbul Airport
£1061One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Athens to Istanbul

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.

FAQs
You can travel between Athens and Istanbul by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Istanbul is a flight with an average price of £38.
The fastest way to travel from Athens to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.
The Athens to Istanbul distance is approximately 560 km.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Istanbul is:
  • Around 26 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Istanbul:
  • Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου) and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Istanbul, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ArdaTur, Infobus to go to Istanbul by coach.
  • Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways to go to Istanbul by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with ArdaTur.
  • 13 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Athens to Istanbul often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Antalya, İzmir, Ankara, Thessaloniki. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Istanbul and these popular destinations at a great price.

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