How to travel from Istanbul to Athens

International travel from Istanbul, Turkey to Athens, Greece is: Partially open.

Can I enter Greece if coming from Turkey?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Athens if traveling from Istanbul?

Conditions of entry:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Health screen upon arrival. Travelers showing symptoms will be asked to quarantine for 5 days
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What measures do I need to follow in Athens, Greece due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Greece must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 1/20/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Athens from Istanbul.

The restriction level for your return to Istanbul, Turkey from Greece is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Istanbul from Athens restricted?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Istanbul from Athens?

Conditions of reentry into Turkey:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?

You should observe these safety measures in Turkey as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

This information about your return travel to Turkey was last checked on 1/20/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Istanbul from Athens closer to your date of departure here.

You can get from Istanbul to Athens by flight.

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

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

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

• Flights mostly depart 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 (€78).

Yes, there is a direct route available from Istanbul to Athens:

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

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

When planning your trip from Istanbul to Athens, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost on average $94 (€78) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Istanbul to Athens online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.