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Route details
562 km
Distance
Direct flights to Istanbul
Weather now
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+48°F
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Airports
IST
14km
SAW
31km
ISL
35km
Flight prices from Athens to Istanbul
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We don’t know the price range on the Athens to Istanbul route yet. Not enough people have searched this route to get any price insights. That means you can be one of the first!
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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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7 - 14 nights
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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
ATH
IST
LU
MA
MI
JU
VI
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DO
Pegasus
ATH
SAW
LU
MA
MI
JU
VI
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DO
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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Shuttle~32 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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Ata Hotel Kumburgaz
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
8.0
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:
Sun, 24 November
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+48°F
Scattered clouds
9 m/s
44 %
Mon, 25 November
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+48°F
Scattered clouds
6 m/s
43 %
Tue, 26 November
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+48°F
Broken clouds
2 m/s
52 %
Wed, 27 November
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+48°F
Scattered clouds
2 m/s
57 %
Thu, 28 November
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+50°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
64 %
Fri, 29 November
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+52°F
Clear sky
2 m/s
62 %
Sat, 30 November
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+54°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
52 %
Sun, 01 December
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+54°F
Broken clouds
8 m/s
68 %
Mon, 02 December
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+54°F
Rain
9 m/s
78 %
Tue, 03 December
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+52°F
Rain
7 m/s
75 %
Wed, 04 December
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+52°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
59 %
Thu, 05 December
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+50°F
Rain
6 m/s
75 %
Fri, 06 December
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+52°F
Rain
6 m/s
71 %
Sat, 07 December
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+54°F
Rain
5 m/s
70 %
Sun, 08 December
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+52°F
Rain
6 m/s
74 %
Mon, 09 December
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+50°F
Rain
6 m/s
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Monthly weather
Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Istanbul will be like?
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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 are in Istanbul?
Istanbul is served by 3 airports: Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul Airport. The nearest airport is Istanbul Ataturk Airport located 14 km away.
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How far is it between Athens and Istanbul by plane?
Istanbul is around 562 km away from Athens.
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What is the flight time from Athens to Istanbul?
Typically it takes from to to fly from Athens to Istanbul.
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When is the best time to travel to Istanbul from Athens?
Usually, the most popular time to travel to Istanbul is . Want to avoid peak prices? Try flying from Athens to Istanbul in , which is considered the cheapest time to travel.
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What is the flight price to travel from Athens to Istanbul?
You could get a cheaper flight if you are flexible in your travel plans. Try Avionero Flexible Dates to check multiple travel dates to see the best combinations.
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How good the weather is in Istanbul?
The coldest month is February with an average temperature of +43°F. The hottest month is August with an average temperature of +77°F. Right now it is +48°F and Scattered clouds 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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