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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens from ₹ 4,157

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — ATH
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 10,480

One-way from

₹ 4,157

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 7,535

Good one-way deal

₹ 7,769 or less
TAROM
  • TAROM
  • 22/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
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Sky Express
  • Sky Express
  • 8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Istanbul to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price (₹ 547,550 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 54,396 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Wed 26/212:00IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mAegean Airlines
Sun 2/308:30ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 8,748
Sat 22/311:40IST - ATH
1 stop7h 40mTAROM
Thu 27/319:10ATH - IST
1 stop14h 40mTAROM
Deal found 21/2₹ 10,480
Fri 3/1004:30IST - ATH
1 stop22h 55mAir Serbia
Mon 13/1016:20ATH - IST
1 stop23h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 21/2₹ 13,944
Mon 14/401:40IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 24/403:55ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 17,842
Mon 24/318:55IST - ATH
1 stop7h 05mLufthansa
Tue 1/414:05ATH - IST
1 stop7h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2₹ 20,354
Fri 28/317:55IST - ATH
1 stop8h 10mKLM
Thu 3/406:00ATH - IST
1 stop10h 20mKLM
Deal found 21/2₹ 22,172
Fri 1/809:30IST - ATH
Nonstop1h 25mQingdao Airlines
Thu 14/807:00ATH - IST
Nonstop1h 30mQingdao Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 27,542

Find flights from Istanbul to Athens within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sat 22/3

11:40-18:20

1 stop7h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 29/3

19:10-09:25

1 stop13h 15m

₹ 10,480

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Tue 15/4

04:35-06:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/4

00:50-02:20

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 11,866

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sun 23/3

16:40-14:45

1 stop23h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 27/3

04:20-04:10

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 14,031

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 14/4

01:40-03:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/4

03:55-05:25

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 17,842

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 24/3

18:55-01:00

1 stop7h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 1/4

14:05-21:20

1 stop7h 15m

₹ 20,354

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 28/3

17:55-01:05

1 stop8h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/4

06:00-16:20

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 22,172

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 1/8

09:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 14/8

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 27,542

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

09:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 4,157

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 11/4

04:35-06:05

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 4,850

IstanbulAthens

IST - ATH

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

15:40-15:40

1 stop24h 00m

₹ 8,141

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Athens

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to Athens including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Athens. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of ₹ 431). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 681). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Athens

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Athens. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

The most flights from IST to ATH are scheduled on a Friday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Istanbul to Athens. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
732 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
732 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
732 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
732 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

KLM
7.8
Good
1,330 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
732 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Sky Express
7.4
Good
112 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
732 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,825 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
732 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Athens from Istanbul, you will be flying to Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 19.7 km from the centre of Athens. There are 21 flights from Istanbul to Eleftherios V. per day from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 10,480, TAROM will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Athens and back. In addition to TAROM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Aegean Airlines and Air Serbia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 11,866 and ₹ 14,031, respectively. TAROM is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens one-way?

    ₹ 4,157 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sky Express. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aegean Airlines and Air Serbia, with prices starting from ₹ 4,850 and ₹ 8,141, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Athens on time: Emirates (92%), Sky Express (88%), Sichuan Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 5,230. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Athens Eleftherios V.) can be booked for ₹ 14,031 on average our data indicates ₹ 11,434 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens (average of ₹ 431). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 681). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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