Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Popular in
April
Cheapest in
January
Average price
₹ 11,578
Good round-trip deal
₹ 46,135 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₹ 58,615 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Athens to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of ₹ 6,784). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 9,407). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATH to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Athens to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
Weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Athens to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
The most flights from ATH to IST are scheduled on a Friday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
How often are flights from Athens to Istanbul delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Athens and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Athens to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Athens to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Sky Express have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Located just 19.7 km from the city centre, Athens Eleftherios V. is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Istanbul from Athens. Booking flights from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 23 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 0 different airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Athens, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sky Express (95%), Emirates (68%), Aegean Airlines( 65%).
Can I find deals for flights from Athens to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Athens to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Athens to Istanbul?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport (average of ₹ 6,784). Flying from Athens to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 9,407). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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