How to get to Athens from Istanbul

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 £43.

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 Aegean Airlines, pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Athens by flight.
• Travel with ArdaTur, Infobus to go to Athens by coach.

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

• 12 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, pegasus, 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.