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

• Earliest: departs at 1:45 am and lands at 3:15 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:15 am.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Athens takes 1h 30m, 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 Istanbul Airport to Athens range from $127 to $218, with an average of $166 over the past 12 months. Anything below $127 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $166 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 $165 round-trip, compared to $208 via a layover through Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

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 Istanbul Airport to Athens flights are:

• Sky Express: 93% on time
• Sichuan Airlines: 87% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$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 Istanbul Airport to Athens flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $70, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

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

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 Istanbul Airport to Athens route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Athens. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $154 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $179, a difference of $25.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 57m, compared with 11h 02m via Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) and 11h 19m via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Athens 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.

When flying from Istanbul to Athens, you should ensure that you arrive at the airport at least 3h before your flight's scheduled departure time. As a result, you will go through the security checkpoints and ticketing office, get your boarding pass, and arrive at the departure gate on time. Alternatively, to help you plan for your trip, you can log into your airline website to check how busy the wait lines are.

ATH is not very accommodating to overnight travelers. There aren't many benches that are comfy and/or armrest-free. It's preferable just to stay awake and upright the entire time. The seats near McDonald's may be your best bet if you plan to spend the night there because it appears that the airside provides greater resting alternatives than the landside.

Multiple onsite hotels at ATH offer exceptional services, including airport shuttle transfers and complimentary breakfast and fitness centers. Therefore, if you want to make reservations to avoid the late-night fuss, consider booking your stay at the Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, located approximately 0.2 miles away from the airport.

Families flying through Istanbul Airport (IST) can utilize the family amenities available at the airport. The airport is equipped with an interactive kids’ playground on the Departures Level. This facility is to help kids relax their muscles after a long flight or burn off some energy before boarding their flights. Nursing mothers can also use the Mamava pods located in Concourse A, B, D, and G.