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Airlines Flying This Route
Aegean Airlines
GQ
Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines
AJet
W6
Airports on this route
Flying from Istanbul
- IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
- SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul
Arriving in Athens
- ATH
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
Athens
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, November had the lowest observed fare, from $56.
Athens is mildest and driest from April to June.
Based on typical climate for the destination, not a forecast.
Typical climate in Athens
Average daily highs and lows in Athens, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Jul, around 33°C
Mildest months
Apr to Jun
Wettest month
Dec, about 9 rainy days
- Jan: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 14°C, average low 5°C, 9 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 16°C, average low 6°C, 9 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 20°C, average low 9°C, 6 days of rain.
- May: average high 25°C, average low 14°C, 5 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 30°C, average low 19°C, 5 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 33°C, average low 23°C, 2 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 32°C, average low 22°C, 3 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 28°C, average low 18°C, 5 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 24°C, average low 14°C, 4 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 19°C, average low 10°C, 7 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 15°C, average low 7°C, 9 days of rain.
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Tips for Cheaper Flights
Book Early
For flights from Istanbul to Athens, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from Istanbul to Athens takes about 1h 25m.
Yes, direct flights are available from Istanbul to Athens, taking approximately 1h 25m.
Flights to Athens arrive at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
6 airlines operate this route, including Aegean Airlines, GQ, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Among the months with available fare data, November had the lowest observed fares from Istanbul to Athens.