How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% 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 98 minutes.

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 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

176 flights are operational weekly from Istanbul to Athens as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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.?

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

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

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

25 flights are operational daily from Istanbul to Athens as of September 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 07:00, with 39% of flights per day taking off at midday.

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

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport refresh daily.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

€72 Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Athens in 2026/27

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

1h 30mdirect

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

1h 30mdirect

€147Aegean Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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

1h 30mdirect

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

1h 30mdirect

€152Aegean Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

10:30 - 10:55IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 25mdirect

07:00 - 09:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€156Sky Express

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb

10:30 - 10:55IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 25mdirect

07:00 - 09:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 30mdirect

€157Sky Express

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb

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

7h 40m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19:10 - 10:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

14h 40m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€159TAROM

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb

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

7h 40m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19:10 - 10:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

14h 40m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€160TAROM

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb

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

7h 40m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19:10 - 10:50ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

14h 40m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€161TAROM

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb

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

23h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

04:30 - 17:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

11h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

€167Air Serbia

Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

21:00 - 22:30IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

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

1h 30mdirect

€168Aegean Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

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

23h 00m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

15:50 - 17:00ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

24h 10m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

€169Air Serbia

Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

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10:15 - 19:00IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

8h 45m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18:05 - 22:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

4h 20m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€240TAROM

Thu, 24 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

10:15 - 18:10IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

7h 55m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18:55 - 09:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

14h 30m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€256TAROM

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

10:15 - 19:00IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

8h 45m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19:35 - 17:40ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

22h 05m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€260TAROM

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

10:15 - 18:10IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

7h 55m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19:50 - 22:35ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€260TAROM

Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

10:15 - 19:00IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

8h 45m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19:35 - 17:40ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

22h 05m1 stop Bucharest Otopeni Intl

€274TAROM

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

01:45 - 03:10IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 25mdirect

04:00 - 05:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 25mdirect

€281Turkish Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

16:25 - 20:30IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

4h 05m1 stop Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

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

1h 30mdirect

€294Aegean Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

01:45 - 03:10IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 25mdirect

04:00 - 05:25ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 25mdirect

€299Turkish Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

21:00 - 22:30IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30mdirect

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

1h 30mdirect

€304Aegean Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

22:10 - 00:20IST Istanbul-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

26h 10m1 stop Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

08:00 - 09:35ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-IST Istanbul

1h 35mdirect

€306Aegean Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

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Air Serbia flights from Istanbul to Athens

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Air Serbia

12 Nov

IST05:25Istanbul

23h 00m

1 stop

ATH03:25Athens Eleftherios V.

13 Nov

ATH04:30Athens Eleftherios V.

11h 30m

1 stop

IST17:00Istanbul

€167

Air Serbia

12 Nov

IST05:25Istanbul

23h 00m

1 stop

ATH03:25Athens Eleftherios V.

13 Nov

ATH15:50Athens Eleftherios V.

24h 10m

1 stop

IST17:00Istanbul

€169

Air Serbia

5 Nov

IST05:25Istanbul

23h 00m

1 stop

ATH03:25Athens Eleftherios V.

6 Nov

ATH15:50Athens Eleftherios V.

24h 10m

1 stop

IST17:00Istanbul

€170

Aegean Airlines flights from Istanbul to Athens

Our best Aegean Airlines deals on Istanbul to Athens flight tickets

Aegean Airlines

20 Nov

IST22:00Istanbul

1h 30m

ATH22:30Athens Eleftherios V.

22 Nov

ATH18:30Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30m

IST21:00Istanbul

€147

Aegean Airlines

10 Nov

IST16:45Istanbul

1h 30m

ATH17:15Athens Eleftherios V.

12 Nov

ATH00:40Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30m

IST03:10Istanbul

€152

Aegean Airlines

23 Oct

IST21:00Istanbul

1h 30m

ATH22:30Athens Eleftherios V.

25 Oct

ATH00:40Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 30m

IST03:10Istanbul

€168

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IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 20/11

22:00-22:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/11

18:30-21:00

Nonstop1h 30m

€147

IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Tue 10/11

16:45-17:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/11

00:40-03:10

Nonstop1h 30m

€152

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IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 1/2

10:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/2

07:00-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

€156

IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 1/2

10:30-10:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/2

07:00-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

€157

IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 1/2

11:40-18:20

1 stop7h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/2

19:10-10:50

1 stop14h 40m

€159

IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 1/2

11:40-18:20

1 stop7h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/2

19:10-10:50

1 stop14h 40m

€160

IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Mon 1/2

11:40-18:20

1 stop7h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/2

19:10-10:50

1 stop14h 40m

€161

IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

05:25-03:25

1 stop23h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 13/11

04:30-17:00

1 stop11h 30m

€167

IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Fri 23/10

21:00-22:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 25/10

00:40-03:10

Nonstop1h 30m

€168

IstanbulAthens

IST Istanbul - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

ISTATH

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

05:25-03:25

1 stop23h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 13/11

15:50-17:00

1 stop24h 10m

€169

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from €135 to €226.
The lowest price recently found on this route was €147.

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, with most prices found around €106. If you’re not able to fly to Athens in April, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Istanbul to Athens during January average around €108.

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 to Athens?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from Istanbul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around €143 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 for as low as €116 on momondo.

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

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

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Best price found	€72
Fastest flight time	1h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Athens	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Athens from Istanbul in the past 72 hours is €72. The best return flight deal from Istanbul to Athens found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €147.

The fastest flight from Istanbul to Athens takes 1h 25m

Direct flights go from Istanbul to Athens every day.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Athens

How far is Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. by plane?
Athens Eleftherios V. is 562.9 km away from Istanbul. 1h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
Prices for flights from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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