How to get from Ankara to Athens
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 4h 25m, from €136.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Athens. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 801 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €120, on Sun, Aug 23.
This fare comes from a search on August 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Ankara to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara Esenboğa Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
AJet·1h 10m - 2Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Athens Eleftherios Venizelosflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Ankara to Athens prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Ankara to Athens: flight, bus
How the trip from Ankara to Athens works
Start with a AJet flight from Ankara to Istanbul, about 1h 10m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Athens (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €136 over 4h 25m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Athens
DepartureAnkaraWho runs Ankara to Athens
AJetAnkara Esenboğa Airport-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Athens Eleftherios VenizelosSee live options and dates →
Aegean AirlinesSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with AJet, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Athens?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Athens from Ankara?+−
About 801 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Athens cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €136 to €188. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Athens?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 25m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Athens?+−
About 4h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Athens?+−
Ankara is ESB and Athens is ATH, so this route is usually written ESB to ATH.
Which operators run Ankara to Athens?+−
On this route you travel with AJet, Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Athens?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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