How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?

Historically, on average around 17% of flights between Istanbul and Athens have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Athens flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from Istanbul Airport to Athens on average per week?

As of November 2026, 189 flights take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Athens each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sat, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Istanbul Airport to Athens on average per day?

27 flights are operational daily from Istanbul Airport to Athens as of November 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 20:00, with 46% of flights per day taking off at midday.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Athens flights?

According to our data, Sky Express have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Sky Express, TAROM, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Prices for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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16:45 - 17:15IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

00:40 - 03:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€100Aegean Airlines

Thu, 31 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan

22:00 - 22:30IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

18:30 - 21:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€106Aegean Airlines

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec

06:30 - 07:00IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

18:30 - 21:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€110Aegean Airlines

Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

11:30 - 12:00IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

08:00 - 10:35ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 35mdirect

€117Aegean Airlines

Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

16:45 - 17:15IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

23:45 - 15:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

14h 15m1 stop Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

€120Aegean Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

16:45 - 17:15IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

16:35 - 04:40ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

11h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

€125Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

20:00 - 21:30IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

18:30 - 20:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€133Aegean Airlines

Sun, 2 May - Fri, 14 May

06:30 - 07:00IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

08:00 - 10:35ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 35mdirect

€134Aegean Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

04:35 - 06:05IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

18:30 - 20:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€135Aegean Airlines

Sun, 2 May - Fri, 14 May

09:35 - 18:20IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

8h 45m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19:10 - 08:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

13h 35m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€136TAROM

Sun, 2 May - Fri, 14 May

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11:30 - 12:00IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

18:30 - 21:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€171Aegean Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

16:45 - 17:15IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

00:40 - 03:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€210Aegean Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

16:45 - 17:15IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

13:10 - 15:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 35mdirect

€215Aegean Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

05:25 - 03:25IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

04:30 - 04:40ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

23h 10m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

€224Air Serbia

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

16:45 - 17:15IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

15:30 - 15:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

22h 30m1 stop Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

€230Aegean Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

08:10 - 08:40IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

10:10 - 12:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 40mdirect

€241Turkish Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

06:30 - 07:00IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

16:35 - 15:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

22h 20m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

€250Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

16:45 - 17:15IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

23:50 - 15:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

15h 00m1 stop Thessaloniki Makedonia

€300Aegean Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

11:40 - 18:20IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

7h 40m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

13:25 - 15:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

24h 35m1 stop Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

€312Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

17:45 - 15:05IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 20m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

04:30 - 04:40ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

23h 10m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

€313Air Serbia

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

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Air Serbia

14 Jan

IST05:25Istanbul

11h 25m

1 stop

ATH15:50Athens Eleftherios V.

15 Jan

ATH15:50Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 50m

1 stop

IST04:40Istanbul

€162

Air Serbia

25 Feb

IST05:25Istanbul

11h 25m

1 stop

ATH15:50Athens Eleftherios V.

26 Feb

ATH15:50Athens Eleftherios V.

24h 10m

1 stop

IST17:00Istanbul

€166

Air Serbia

23 Nov

IST17:45Istanbul

10h 40m

1 stop

ATH03:25Athens Eleftherios V.

27 Nov

ATH04:30Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 30m

1 stop

IST17:00Istanbul

€168

Aegean Airlines flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens

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Aegean Airlines

31 Dec

IST16:45Istanbul

1h 30m

ATH17:15Athens Eleftherios V.

7 Jan

ATH00:40Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30m

IST03:10Istanbul

€100

Aegean Airlines

4 Dec

IST22:00Istanbul

1h 30m

ATH22:30Athens Eleftherios V.

5 Dec

ATH18:30Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30m

IST21:00Istanbul

€106

Aegean Airlines

24 Dec

IST06:30Istanbul

1h 30m

ATH07:00Athens Eleftherios V.

31 Dec

ATH18:30Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30m

IST21:00Istanbul

€110

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

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Thu 31/12

16:45-17:15

Nonstop1h 30m

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Thu 7/1

00:40-03:10

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€100

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

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22:00-22:30

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18:30-21:00

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€106

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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18:30-21:00

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€110

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

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Fri 4/12

11:30-12:00

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08:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

€117

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sat 12/12

16:45-17:15

Nonstop1h 30m

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23:45-15:00

1 stop14h 15m

€120

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 24/12

16:45-17:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 31/12

16:35-04:40

1 stop11h 05m

€125

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

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Sun 2/5

20:00-21:30

Nonstop1h 30m

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Fri 14/5

18:30-20:00

Nonstop1h 30m

€133

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 23/11

06:30-07:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 24/11

08:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

€134

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sun 2/5

04:35-06:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 14/5

18:30-20:00

Nonstop1h 30m

€135

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IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Sun 2/5

09:35-18:20

1 stop8h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 14/5

19:10-08:45

1 stop13h 35m

€136

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Istanbul Airport and Athens?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from €103 to €175.
The lowest price recently found on this route was €100.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Athens from Istanbul Airport, with most prices found around €109. If you’re not able to fly to Athens in April, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Istanbul Airport to Athens during January average around €110.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from Istanbul Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around €153 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Athens from Istanbul Airport for as low as €128 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Istanbul Airport to Athens flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Istanbul Airport to Athens flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Istanbul Airport to Athens flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Istanbul Airport to Athens flights are approximately 13% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens

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Best price found	€58
Fastest flight time	1h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Athens	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Athens from Istanbul Airport in the past 72 hours is €58. The best return flight deal from Istanbul Airport to Athens found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €100.

The fastest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens takes 1h 30m

Direct flights go from Istanbul Airport to Athens on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Sky Express..

There is 1 airport in Athens. From Istanbul Airport there are direct flights to Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul Airport to Athens

How far is Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. by plane?
The distance between Istanbul and Athens Eleftherios V. is about 563.7 km. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
Prices for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Istanbul Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Istanbul Airport to Athens?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Istanbul Airport to Athens is Airbus A321neo (26.62% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320neo (21.17%), Airbus A321-100/200 (17.18%), and Boeing 777-300ER (9.04%).

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