How to travel from Istanbul to Athens

Travel between Istanbul, Turkey and Athens, Greece is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Turkey enter Greece?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Athens from Istanbul?

Conditions of entry into Greece:

• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Athens, Greece?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Greece has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 9/8/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Istanbul to Athens.

The current restriction level for returning to Istanbul, Turkey from Greece is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Istanbul, Turkey from Athens, Greece?

Reentering Turkey is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Greece

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Istanbul from Athens?

• Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival

Which rules do I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Turkey must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/20/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Istanbul from Athens here.

You can get from Istanbul to Athens by flight.

The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Athens is by flight, which requires on average 1 h 25 min   of travel time.

The distance is approximately 348 miles (561 km) from Istanbul to Athens.

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

• Flights from Istanbul to Athens most often leave from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel company for you:

• Travel with pegasus for flights to Athens. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for pegasus Istanbul to Athens tickets on Omio for $94 (€75).

Yes, there is a direct service from Istanbul to Athens:

• You can take a direct flight with Aegean Airlines or pegasus.

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

Before traveling from Istanbul to Athens, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket is costing on average $94 (€75) one way for this journey.

But we recommend booking Istanbul to Athens tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.