Flight from Istanbul to Athens

Flight from Istanbul to Athens at a glance

Everything passengers ask about the flight from Istanbul to Athens, in one place. Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Pegasus and AJet operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 1 hour 30 minutes, 8-10 a day. Departures are from Istanbul Airport (IST); arrival is at Athens International Airport (ATH). Haqqi Tours can provide the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost through WhatsApp before any payment.

• Route: Istanbul to Athens
• Airlines: Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Pegasus and AJet
• Flight time: about 1 hour 30 minutes
• Type: non-stop
• Frequency: 8-10 a day
• Departure airport: Istanbul Airport (IST)
• Arrival airport: Athens International Airport (ATH)
• Classes: economy and business
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

Flying with children, families and groups from Istanbul to Athens

Three things to know about the flight from Istanbul to Athens with children: infants under two fly on a lap, children get their own seat and generally a lower fare, and a folding pushchair goes free. Groups get seats together and, on many airlines, a group rate. Tell us the numbers and we handle the rest, including the transfer with enough room for everyone.

Things to do in Athens when you land

Lycabettus Hill, the Panathenaic Stadium, Delphi, a day away, the Athens Riviera beaches and the Acropolis and the Parthenon are what most travellers come to Athens for. Athens is the Acropolis above a modern city, with the port of Piraeus for the island ferries and Athens International (ATH) about 30 km east of the centre; Cape Sounion, Delphi and the Saronic islands are the classic day trips. Eat grilled octopus in Piraeus, loukoumades and a frappé in Plaka while you are there.

We offer tours and transfers in Athens as well as the flight ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to fly from Istanbul to Athens

April to June and September to October are ideal; July and August are very hot; winter is mild and quiet; the Attiki Odos motorway from the airport is quick outside rush hour. For the fare itself, the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens are found outside school holidays and major events, on mid-week days, booked early. Peak weeks sell out first and cost most; shoulder months give the best mix of weather, availability and price.

Return flight from Athens to Istanbul

The Athens to Istanbul flight is the same route in reverse, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Haqqi Tours arranges the return ticket in the same conversation; if you are not yet sure of the return date, we can book a flexible outbound or wait, and explain which is cheaper.

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Athens?

Flight prices from Istanbul to Athens follow demand: book early on a quiet day and you pay a fraction of a last-minute fare in high season. The airline you choose, whether the fare includes baggage, the seat class and the time of the flight all change the total. Rather than quote a number that will be wrong tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to fly and sends it to you on WhatsApp before you decide.

The figure we send is the total: ticket, taxes and the baggage included in that fare. If a departure two hours earlier is cheaper, or a different airline includes a suitcase for the same money, we say so, because the cheapest Istanbul to Athens flight is often not the one at the top of a search.

Cheapest flight from Istanbul to Athens: how to pay less

A cheap Istanbul to Athens flight ticket is rarely luck. It is the right airline, the right day and the right fare class - which is what we check for you:

• Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
• Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
• Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are normally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
• Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which frequently carry the lowest fares
• Let us know if your dates are flexible - moving by a day can change the fare a lot
• Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag

We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Istanbul to Athens?" many times a day; the answer for your dates comes back in the WhatsApp chat with the booking ready to confirm.

How to book flights from Istanbul to Athens with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Istanbul to Athens flight tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the short form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers, class - and send it. Shortly afterwards we write to you through WhatsApp with the options for that day, the fare that includes the bags you need and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the electronic ticket and booking reference.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Athens

Because a person books it, we can do what a booking site does not: seat a family together, choose the fare with the right bag, add an infant correctly, line up the Istanbul to Athens flight with a transfer from your accommodation to Istanbul Airport (IST) and a driver waiting at Athens International Airport (ATH).

Airlines flying from Istanbul to Athens

On the flight from Istanbul to Athens you can choose between Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Pegasus and AJet. A full-service airline usually includes a checked bag, a meal and a flexible ticket; a low-cost fare is cheaper at the start and adds those items one by one. We provide both and tell you the total for the way you actually travel.

• Turkish Airlines - Istanbul to Athens
• Aegean Airlines - Istanbul to Athens
• Pegasus - Istanbul to Athens
• AJet - Istanbul to Athens

Departure: Istanbul Airport (IST)

Flights from Istanbul to Athens leave from Istanbul Airport (IST), serving Istanbul - istanbul is the only city that sits on two continents, and its arrivals split the same way: Istanbul Airport (IST) serves the European side and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) the Asian side, with the Bosphorus bridges and the Eurasia Tunnel joining the two halves. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: The M11 metro links Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe and Kağıthane, and the M4 line reaches Sabiha Gökçen; both then need a change and a walk with your bags, and Havaist and Havabüs coaches stop at fixed points rather than hotels.

• Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your hotel in Istanbul to Istanbul Airport
• Just ask about the terminal and fast-track options at Istanbul Airport
• Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
• Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference

Arrival: Athens International Airport (ATH) and getting into Athens

The flight lands at Athens International Airport (ATH). Athens is the Acropolis above a modern city, with the port of Piraeus for the island ferries and Athens International (ATH) about 30 km east of the centre; Cape Sounion, Delphi and the Saronic islands are the classic day trips. From arrivals you have taxis, metro, tram or bus and, if you book it with us, a Haqqi Tours driver waiting with your name. For a family with bags, a pre-booked airport transfer is the easiest way to finish the Istanbul to Athens journey: fixed price, flight tracked, straight to the hotel door.

Many passengers continue from Athens to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

Baggage, seats and classes on the Istanbul to Athens flight

Before you compare the Istanbul to Athens flight prices, compare what they carry. A fare with hand luggage only can look cheapest and end up dearer once a bag is added. Haqqi Tours provides the fare that matches your bags: cabin bag only for a short trip, checked bag for a holiday, extra allowance for a long stay. Seat selection, meals and priority boarding are optional extras on many airlines; we tell you which are worth it.

• Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
• Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy
• Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones
• Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you

Why book your Istanbul to Athens flight with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Istanbul to Athens every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for the date you travel, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Fill in the form above; we message you with the price; you decide.