Question 1

How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Athens to Istanbul typically takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 23 hours 10 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Athens to Istanbul, with an average of around 5 to 6 flights per day, operated by, among others, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Sky Express. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Athens to Istanbul are operated by, among others, Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Sky Express. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Wizz Air (via Budapest), PLL LOT (via Warsaw) and Aegean Airlines (via Thessaloniki). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Athens to Istanbul operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

From Athens to Istanbul there are on average around 5 to 6 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Athens to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

From Athens to Istanbul there are around 39 to 40 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Athens to Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Athens to Istanbul usually departs at 00:40. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Istanbul.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Athens to Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Athens to Istanbul usually departs at 21:40. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 30/08/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 28/09/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express		£88
Best option Athens Istanbul	Outbound 06/07/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 03/08/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express		£93
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 30/08/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 28/09/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express		£90
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 06/07/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 03/08/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express		£94
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 06/07/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 03/08/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express		£95
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 06/07/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 03/08/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Sky Express	?	£102
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 06/07/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 03/08/26 direct A30993 01h 30min	Sky Express		£105
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 30/08/26 direct GQ0670 01h 30min	Return 28/09/26 1 Stopover (HER) A30435, A30317 07h 55min	Sky Express		£104
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 13/07/26 direct A30998 01h 30min	Return 24/07/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Aegean Airlines		£102
Athens Istanbul	Outbound 13/07/26 direct A30998 01h 30min	Return 24/07/26 direct GQ0671 01h 25min	Aegean Airlines		£103

Outbound and return from	£87.99
Flight duration	min. 01:25 / max. 01:35
Return flight duration	min. 01:30/ max. 01:45
Distance	538 km
Flights per week	55
Departure airport	Airport Athens (ATH)
Departure country	Flights from Greece
Arrival airport	Airport Istanbul (IST)
Destination country	Flights to Turkey
Departure country - Arrival airport	Greece - Istanbul
Departure airport - Destination country	Athens - Turkey

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