How to travel from Athens to Istanbul

You can get from Athens to Istanbul 1 different ways: flight.

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Istanbul is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $52 (€47) compared to other travel options to Istanbul:

Taking a flight costs () less than taking a bus, which costs on average () for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Istanbul from Athens is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:

The distance from Athens to Istanbul is approximately 347 miles (560 km).

The average frequency per day from Athens to Istanbul is:

• 1 bus per day.
• Around 18 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Athens to Istanbul as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Istanbul:

• Buses mostly depart from Athens, Akominatou / Favierou (Αθήνα, Ακομινάτου / Φαβιέρου) and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
• Flights mostly leave from Athens International Airport and tend to arrive in Istanbul Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Athens to Istanbul:

• You can travel by plane from Athens to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines or Turkish Airlines, and you can find Aegean Airlines Athens to Istanbul tickets for $53 (€48) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Istanbul with the following travel companies:

• 11 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines or Turkish Airlines.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Istanbul as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Istanbul from Athens.