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Q: Which airlines provide flights from Athens to Istanbul?

The airlines that fly direct from Athens to Istanbul are:Aegean Airlines.Turkish Airlines.Pegasus Airlines.

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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket

57% Trains in Istanbul are 57% cheaper than in Athens.

Athens £1.03

Istanbul £0.44

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

40% A meal in Istanbul is 40% cheaper than a meal in Athens.

Athens £12.84

Istanbul £7.4

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

82% A taxi fare in Istanbul is 82% cheaper than in Athens.

Athens £3.42

Istanbul £0.62

Coffee Regular cappuccino

28% Coffee in Istanbul is 28% cheaper than in Athens.

Athens £2.92

Istanbul £2.09

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 40.77 TRY

1 TRY = 0.03 GBP

Last checked on 25 April 2024

Distance: 349 miles

Athens airports

E. Venizelos (ATH) How far from city centre: 12 miles

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles

Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Athens to Istanbul

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Is Istanbul more expensive than Athens to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.62 GBP pounds, 82% cheaper than Athens, with a fare of 3.42 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 57% less in Istanbul: 0.44 GBP pounds against 1.03 GBP pounds in Athens. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 7.40 GBP euros in Istanbul, 42% less than the 12.84 GBP euros in Athens. The price of a coffee is approximately 28% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 2.09 GBP euros, while in Athens the coffee costs 2.92 GBP.

What would be the best time to book a flight from Athens to Istanbul?

The most popular months to book from Athens to Istanbul are October, April and December.

When would be the best time to travel from Athens to Istanbul?

The best time of the year to visit Istanbul from Athens really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, November is the best month to fly to Istanbul from Athens in terms of searches from our customers, followed by April and October. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds May, February and January are the months with fewer searches for Athens - Istanbul.

What is the duration of a flight from Athens to Istanbul?

Flight duration from Athens to Istanbul is around 01:29 hours on average, at an average distance of 585 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

What is the weather like in Istanbul compared to Athens?

The average temperature in Athens is 35.31 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 5.3 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures reach 32.95 during the hot season, with 5.3 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 degrees in Istanbul, compared to the 2.15 average degrees reported in Athens. During the winter period, Athens can register 9.0 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from Athens to Istanbul?

The main route from Athens to Istanbul is: E. Venizelos (ATH) to Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL). The following airlines fly this route:

Turkish Airlines.
Aegean Airlines.
Olympic Air.
You can also find Athens - Istanbul flights between E. Venizelos (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) which are flown by the following airline(s): Pegasus Airlines.

Which airlines provide flights from Athens to Istanbul?

The airlines that fly direct from Athens to Istanbul are: