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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 £396 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £396, while a flight costs an average of £396.
Distance: 560 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
£396 Average Price Cheapest | £232 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m 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 |
You'll arrive about 7h 36m sooner (4h 10m by flight vs 11h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £396 compared to roughly £232 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Istanbul from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by bus from Istanbul are Bursa, İzmit, Adapazarı, Edirne and Yalova. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Istanbul on Omio.
Bursa is known for its Ottoman heritage, silk trade and Iskender kebab, with grand mosques and historic bazaars shaping the city’s character. Between fertile lowlands and Uludağ’s slopes, it feels traditional, green and industrious.
Edirne was the Ottoman capital before Istanbul and is known for the striking Selimiye Mosque. Bridges, bazaars and Balkan influences give the city a lively borderland character.
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.
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.
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