How to get to Athens from Istanbul

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from Istanbul to Athens

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

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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.

  • Aegean AirlinesA3439 · A3359
    12:107h20
    Istanbul Airport
    19:30Athens International Airport
    £1331One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3435 · A3323
    16:257h45
    Istanbul Airport
    0:10Athens International Airport
    £1311One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Turkish AirlinesTK1841
    1:401h25
    Istanbul Airport
    3:05Athens International Airport
    £6381One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Aegean AirlinesA3439 · A3367
    12:103h45
    Istanbul Airport
    15:55Athens International Airport
    £1541One-way
    1 change
  • Aegean AirlinesA3439 · A3369
    12:105h10
    Istanbul Airport
    17:20Athens International Airport
    £1541One-way
    1 change
  • pegasusPC1191
    7:551h30
    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    9:25Athens International Airport
    £1821One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: 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 £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.

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