How to get from Athens to Istanbul
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 30m, from €78.
We compared the ways to travel from Athens to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 555 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 €54, on Thu, Aug 13.
This fare comes from a search on August 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Athens to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Athens Eleftherios Venizelos → Istanbul Airportflight
Sky Express·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Athens to Istanbul prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
3 ways from Athens to Istanbul: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Athens to Istanbul works
Start with a Sky Express flight from Athens to Istanbul, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €78 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureAthensWho runs Athens to Istanbul
Sky ExpressAthens Eleftherios Venizelos-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →
Pegasus AirlinesSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBook →On this route you travel with Sky Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Athens to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Athens to Istanbul?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Athens?+−
About 555 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Athens to Istanbul cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €78 to €89. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?+−
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Athens and Istanbul?+−
Athens is ATH and Istanbul is IST, so this route is usually written ATH to IST.
Which operators run Athens to Istanbul?+−
On this route you travel with Sky Express.
Can you get from Athens to Istanbul without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 25h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Istanbul?+−
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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