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Airlines Flying This Route
Aegean Airlines
GQ
W4
W6
Airports on this route
Flying from Athens
- ATH
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
Athens
Arriving in Istanbul
- IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
- SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, November had the lowest observed fare, from $68.
Istanbul is mildest and driest from July to September.
Based on typical climate for the destination, not a forecast.
Typical climate in Istanbul
Average daily highs and lows in Istanbul, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Jul, around 28°C
Mildest months
Jul to Sep
Wettest month
Jan, about 14 rainy days
- Jan: average high 9°C, average low 4°C, 14 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 11°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 13 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 16°C, average low 8°C, 12 days of rain.
- May: average high 20°C, average low 12°C, 11 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 25°C, average low 17°C, 10 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 28°C, average low 20°C, 5 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 28°C, average low 21°C, 6 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 8 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 9 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 16°C, average low 10°C, 10 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 12°C, average low 7°C, 13 days of rain.
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Tips for Cheaper Flights
Book Early
For flights from Athens to Istanbul, booking 2-3 months in advance typically offers the best prices.
Fly Mid-Week
Tuesday to Thursday flights are often cheaper than weekend departures on this route.
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Be Flexible
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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from Athens to Istanbul takes about 1h 30m.
Yes, direct flights are available from Athens to Istanbul, taking approximately 1h 30m.
Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
4 airlines operate this route, including Aegean Airlines, GQ, W4, W6.
Among the months with available fare data, November had the lowest observed fares from Athens to Istanbul.