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Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) flights
There are direct flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Istanbul New Airport, sold by 2 airlines (including codeshares): Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The distance is 538 km, about 1h 10m in the air. There is also one one-stop option, via airports such as Izmir.
Live fares for ATH → ISTSee all routes on the map538 kmdistance
~1h 10mdirect flight time (estimate)
2direct airlines
1one-stop options
Direct flights from Athens to Istanbul
| Route | Airlines (incl. codeshares) | Distance | Time (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATH → IST | Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines | 538 km | ~1h 10m |
Best one-stop connections
Through the biggest hubs first. Times include about 100 minutes to change planes.
| Via | Airlines | Distance | Time (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADB Izmir | Aegean Airlines and Pegasus Airlines then Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines | 615 km | ~3h 25m |
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Routes come from current airline fares, updated weekly (last update 9 November 2026), plus older schedule data for airports with few recent fares. “Direct” can include a few same-plane flights with a stop. Flight times are estimates from distance. Always check with the airline before booking.