Cheap flights from Istanbul to Athens from $49 IST, SAW → ATH

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $49 to $98.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 7-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 2 Feb 2027, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

1264 fares on 109 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $85.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $33 to $44.

At $49, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 21 Oct 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

270 fares on 41 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $40.

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest return found recently is $90 with Aegean Airlines, 2 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $85 with Aegean Airlines, 14 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 109 departure dates is usually $101 to $136.

How much is a one-way flight from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $49 with Aegean Airlines, 21 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $40 with Aegean Airlines, 27 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 41 departure dates is usually $46 to $72.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Athens?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $85, 14 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $40, 27 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

Every date in January 2027

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Athens?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Athens?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $90 with Aegean Airlines, 2 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $49 with Aegean Airlines, 21 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Athens

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Aegean Airlines on 21 Oct 2027, takes 1 h 30 min from Istanbul New Airport (IST) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Athens?

Between 13 Nov and 11 Oct 2027, Aegean Airlines has the cheapest return on 59 of the 109 departure dates we hold, Tarom on 29 and Sky Express Greece on 13. Between 23 Jan 2027 and 1 Nov 2027, Aegean Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 20 of the 41 departure dates we hold, Tarom on 11 and Sky Express Greece on 9.