Cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul
Cheap return flights from Athens to Istanbul
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Istanbul flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Pegasus Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Aegean Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Athens to Istanbul.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Lufthansa
- Air France
- British Airways
These airlines fly from Athens to Istanbul, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
1 hour 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Athens to Istanbul.
Alternative flights from the UK to Istanbul
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Alternative flights from Athens
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Athens/Istanbul route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Istanbul and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Athens to Istanbul. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. Pegasus Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Athens to Istanbul on 08/07/2026 at 08:30 for £52.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 563 km flight from Athens to Istanbul.
To find the best offers, consider booking in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The summer months are usually more expensive, while spring and autumn can offer better prices. Pegasus Airlines is a popular and affordable choice for this route, with an average flight duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our hotel booking options or consider our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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