Question 1

How long does a flight from Istanbul to Athens take?

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Direct flights cover the 890 km separating Istanbul to Athens in about 1h 25m. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Athens per day?

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Each day, there are between 8 and 10 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 1h 28m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 61 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Athens per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 1h 28m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 61 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens was €51 for a one-way ticket and €87 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-other-airports-IST/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Istanbul and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul and Athens are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (28 flights per week), Aegean Airlines (23 flights per week), and Sky Express (7 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Istanbul and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul and Athens are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (28 flights per week), Aegean Airlines (23 flights per week), and Sky Express (7 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to Athens?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 06:30 and will be landing in Athens at 07:00.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to Athens?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens jets off at 22:45 and lands at 23:10.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Athens flight route.

Question 10

On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Athens on a daily basis.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens is January, where tickets cost €74 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €166 and €162 respectively.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens is January, where tickets cost €74 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €166 and €162 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Athens. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-other-airports-IST/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-other-airports-IST/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-other-airports-IST/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-other-airports-IST/Athens-Eleftherios-V--ATH'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Istanbul and Athens historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 97 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Athens flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Transavia has experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Athens?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Athens?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to Athens were found on Aegean Airlines (€87) and Sky Express (€121).

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to Athens were found on Aegean Airlines (€87) and Sky Express (€121).

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens is January, where tickets cost €74 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €166 and €162 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to Athens were found on Aegean Airlines (€87) and Sky Express (€121).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Istanbul and Athens?

Istanbul and Athens are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Turkish Airlines (28 flights per week), Aegean Airlines (23 flights per week), and Sky Express (7 flights per week).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Athens delayed?

Weekly flights between Istanbul and Athens historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 97 minutes.

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

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Athens flights?

Based on our data, Transavia has experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Athens?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Athens per day?

How long does a flight from Istanbul to Athens take?

Direct flights cover the 890 km separating Istanbul to Athens in about 1h 25m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to Athens?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 06:30 and will be landing in Athens at 07:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to Athens?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens jets off at 22:45 and lands at 23:10.

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What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens was €51 for a one-way ticket and €87 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Athens?

The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Athens flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Athens?

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Athens on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Athens?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Athens.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Athens?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Athens?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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