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

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 am and lands at 2:16 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 36m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 36m, covering 344 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport range from $116 to $203, with an average of $156 over the past 12 months. Anything below $116 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $156 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $156 round-trip, compared to $257 via a layover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

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 Athens to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Sky Express: 96% on time
• Sichuan Airlines: 93% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 88% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 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 Athens to Istanbul Airport flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

One-way fares from Athens to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• OK Mobility

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

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 Athens to Istanbul Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

Connecting flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport most commonly pass through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 40% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $143 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $171, a difference of $28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 08m, compared with 12h 55m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Athens (Turkey Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Istanbul Airport 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

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

By far the easiest way to get from the airport to the center of town is aboard the readily available taxi service that makes the trip in 30 minutes. Taxis sit at the curbside area taxi waiting stand just outside the terminal buildings. Another option is to travel aboard IETT buses that offer six different routes traveling from the airport to a variety of destinations throughout Istanbul.

There are quite a few major car rental companies that operate at this airport, and all of them have customer service desks on the landside of the arrivals hall at the airport. All vehicles available for rent are easily accessed by shuttle service to various parking lots at the airport.

This airport offers showers available in several areas at the airport, including at the IGA Lounge, the Ambassador Spa and Beauty Salon, and at the YOTEL Hotel.

The YOTEL Istanbul offers a location at this airport on the landside of the terminal building opposite entrance door number seven, which is just steps away from the terminal.