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Route details
562 km
Distance
Direct flights to Istanbul
Weather now
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+55°F
Broken clouds
Airports
IST
14km
SAW
31km
ISL
35km
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Flight prices from Athens to Istanbul
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Athens to Istanbul flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Is Istanbul an expensive destination?
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Direct flights from Athens to Istanbul
There are 4 airlines that fly directly from Athens to Istanbul: Sichuan Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus if you are departing from Athens. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Athens International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Most flights depart on Thursday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Athens to Istanbul
Sichuan Airlines
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Pegasus
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The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.
Airlines that have connecting flights from Athens to Istanbul
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Athens to Istanbul, including Pegasus, Air Serbia, TAROM, LOT - Polish Airlines and others.
Pegasus
Air Serbia
TAROM
LOT - Polish Airlines
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Airports in Istanbul and Athens
Istanbul has 3 airports and Athens has 1 airport.
Istanbul
Athens
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
http://www.ataturkairport.com/14 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi~30 Min.
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Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
31 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi~30 Min.
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Bus~115 Min.
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Shuttle~30 Min.
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Subway~70 Min.
Istanbul Airport (ISL)
http://istanbulhavalimani.aero/35 km from Istanbul city center.
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Which airport in Istanbul is better?
The closest airport to Istanbul city center is Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), trip will take 32 min. Most airlines like Sichuan Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines with direct flights are flying to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
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Where to stay in Istanbul
Find the right accommodation in Istanbul with Avionero:
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Santa Ottoman Hotel
Istiklal Cad. Kurabiye Sok. No:1 Taksim
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Mini Bar • Currency Exchange
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Merkez Mah.Umut Cad.No:1
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Safe-Deposit Box • Conference Room(s)
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Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah.
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
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Star Hotel Istanbul
Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad No:16
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Multilingual Staff
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Parmada Hotel Old City
Kemalpasa Mahallesi, Ordu Cadddesi No:74 Laleli, Fatih
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning • Currency Exchange
Planning a trip from Athens to Istanbul? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Istanbul looks currently:
Fri, 31 January
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+55°F
Broken clouds
2 m/s
67 %
Sat, 01 February
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+55°F
Clear sky
2 m/s
71 %
Sun, 02 February
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+54°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
69 %
Mon, 03 February
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+52°F
Rain
7 m/s
78 %
Tue, 04 February
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+45°F
Rain
8 m/s
54 %
Wed, 05 February
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+39°F
Snow
7 m/s
78 %
Thu, 06 February
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+36°F
Snow
7 m/s
65 %
Fri, 07 February
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+41°F
Snow
7 m/s
67 %
Sat, 08 February
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+41°F
Snow
6 m/s
82 %
Sun, 09 February
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+43°F
Rain
6 m/s
69 %
Mon, 10 February
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+45°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
60 %
Tue, 11 February
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+43°F
Rain
7 m/s
60 %
Wed, 12 February
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+45°F
Scattered clouds
6 m/s
51 %
Thu, 13 February
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+45°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
54 %
Fri, 14 February
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+45°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
59 %
Sat, 15 February
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+46°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
66 %
Monthly weather
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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Istanbul.
FAQ
Flying from Athens to Istanbul? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Istanbul has?
There are 3 of airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul Airport. The closest one is Istanbul Ataturk Airport which is 14 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Athens and Istanbul?
A passenger flying direct from Athens to Istanbul will travel around 562 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Athens to Istanbul?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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What’s the weather like in Istanbul?
On average you could expect +45°F in January to +77°F in August. Currently, it is Broken clouds and +55°F in Istanbul.
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Is there a direct connection between Athens and Istanbul?
Yes, there are direct flights from Athens to Istanbul. You can fly to Istanbul 1 day a week: Thursday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Athens to Istanbul: Sichuan Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Istanbul.
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4 things to know about Avionero:
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