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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 03:15
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 00:15.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens takes 1h 30m, covering 890 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens range from €113 to €194, with an average of €147 over the past 12 months. Anything below €113 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the €147 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €147 return, compared with €185 via a stopover through Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Sky Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Sichuan Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Istanbul Airport to Athens flights are:

• Sky Express: 93% on time
• Sichuan Airlines: 87% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €19–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Athens flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 12%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €86, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Athens route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at €137 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €159, a difference of €22.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 57m, compared to 11h 02m via Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) and 11h 19m via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Victoria Square, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.