Question 1

How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Athens to Istanbul typically takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 24 hours 10 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Athens to Istanbul, averaging around 5 to 6 flights per day, operated by, among others, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Sky Express. If you want to fly without a layover, it is worth filtering specifically for nonstop flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Athens to Istanbul are operated by, among others, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Sky Express. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with PLL LOT (via Warsaw), Wizz Air (via Budapest) and Aegean Airlines (via Thessaloniki). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Athens to Istanbul operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

From Athens to Istanbul, there are on average around 5 to 6 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. If you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices, and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

From Athens to Istanbul, there are around 40 to 41 flights per week. This means you usually have connections available on several days and at various times. Beyond the price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline, and any potential additional fees.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Athens to Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Athens to Istanbul usually departs at 12:40 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Istanbul.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Athens to Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Athens to Istanbul usually departs at 9:40 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 08/04/26 direct A30990 01h 35min	Return -	Aegean Airlines	?	$129
Best option Athens Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 08/25/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express	?	$175
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 08/25/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express		$186
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 08/25/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express		$198
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 08/20/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 08/25/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express	?	$200
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 10/01/26 direct A30994 01h 30min	Return 10/11/26 direct A30993 01h 30min	Aegean Airlines	?	$202
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 08/02/26 direct A30992 01h 35min	Return 08/15/26 direct A30995 01h 30min	Aegean Airlines		$203
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 08/02/26 direct A30992 01h 35min	Return 08/15/26 direct A30995 01h 30min	Aegean Airlines	?	$212
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0533, JU0422 22h 30min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (BEG) JU0423, JU0536 11h 35min	Air Serbia		$212
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 08/02/26 direct 3U3828 01h 40min	Return 08/15/26 direct QW1058 01h 25min	Sichuan Airlines	?	$318

Cheapest outbound flight from	US$128.61
Roundtrip from	US$174.84
Flight duration	min. 01:25 / max. 01:35
Return flight duration	min. 01:30/ max. 01:45
Distance	538 km
Flights per week	55
Departure airport	Airport Athens (ATH)
Departure country	Flights from Greece
Arrival airport	Airport Istanbul (IST)
Destination country	Flights to Turkey
Departure country - Arrival airport	Greece - Istanbul
Departure airport - Destination country	Athens - Turkey

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