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13:30 - 16:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$127Aegean Airlines
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Wed, 11 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec
13:30 - 16:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$141Aegean Airlines
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Wed, 11 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
22:50 - 12:45ATH-IST
12h 55m1 stop
10:30 - 10:55IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
Wed, 11 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec
15:45 - 16:05ATH-IST
23h 20m1 stop
05:30 - 14:55IST-ATH
10h 25m1 stop
$261Air Serbia
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Sun, 19 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan
04:20 - 16:55ATH-IST
11h 35m1 stop
16:55 - 14:55IST-ATH
23h 00m1 stop
$263Air Serbia
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Wed, 8 Jan - Mon, 13 Jan
13:10 - 15:40ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
08:10 - 08:40IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$292Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 25 Dec - Fri, 27 Dec
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
01:40 - 03:05IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$303Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Sun, 11 May
03:25 - 04:10ATH-IST
23h 45m1 stop
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec
06:00 - 16:55ATH-IST
9h 55m1 stop
17:55 - 01:05IST-ATH
8h 10m1 stop
$380KLM
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Fri, 10 Jan - Mon, 13 Jan
06:00 - 16:55ATH-IST
9h 55m1 stop
17:55 - 01:05IST-ATH
8h 10m1 stop
$420KLM
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
13:30 - 16:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
$124Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 2 Dec
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
$125Aegean Airlines
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Fri, 27 Dec
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
$133Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 2 Dec
15:30 - 03:25ATH-IST
11h 55m1 stop
$138Air Serbia
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Wed, 23 Apr
04:20 - 16:55ATH-IST
11h 35m1 stop
$139Air Serbia
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Wed, 8 Jan
10:10 - 12:50ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
$147Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 9 Jan
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
$172Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 2 Apr
22:20 - 11:00ATH-IST
11h 40m1 stop
$176Wizz Air
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Sat, 23 Nov
06:00 - 16:55ATH-IST
9h 55m1 stop
$227KLM
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Sun, 1 Dec
06:00 - 16:55ATH-IST
9h 55m1 stop
$229KLM
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Sun, 1 Dec
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
06:30 - 07:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$238Aegean Airlines
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Sun, 17 Nov - Thu, 21 Nov
18:30 - 21:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
11:35 - 12:00IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$349Aegean Airlines
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Sun, 17 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov
15:50 - 18:30ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
19:35 - 20:05IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$502Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 15 Nov - Sat, 16 Nov
14:20 - 22:45ATH-IST
7h 25m1 stop
19:00 - 01:00IST-ATH
7h 00m1 stop
$512Lufthansa
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Sat, 16 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
15:50 - 18:30ATH-IST
1h 40mdirect
14:25 - 15:00IST-ATH
1h 35mdirect
$516Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 15 Nov - Sat, 16 Nov
04:15 - 16:55ATH-IST
11h 40m1 stop
05:30 - 14:55IST-ATH
10h 25m1 stop
$533Air Serbia
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Fri, 15 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov
04:15 - 16:55ATH-IST
11h 40m1 stop
17:40 - 14:55IST-ATH
22h 15m1 stop
$535Air Serbia
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Fri, 15 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov
14:15 - 22:45ATH-IST
7h 30m1 stop
06:50 - 13:30IST-ATH
7h 40m1 stop
$604Lufthansa
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Fri, 15 Nov - Sat, 16 Nov
06:25 - 18:05ATH-IST
10h 40m1 stop
06:50 - 17:10IST-ATH
11h 20m2 stops
Sat, 16 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
07:00 - 18:05ATH-IST
10h 05m2 stops
06:50 - 17:10IST-ATH
11h 20m2 stops
Sat, 16 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
13:30 - 16:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$141Aegean Airlines
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Wed, 11 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$145Aegean Airlines
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Thu, 12 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
13:30 - 16:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
22:00 - 22:25IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$162Aegean Airlines
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Wed, 22 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
06:30 - 07:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$164Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
06:30 - 07:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$165Aegean Airlines
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Wed, 11 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
06:30 - 07:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$167Aegean Airlines
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Thu, 12 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
00:40 - 03:10ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
06:30 - 07:00IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$184Aegean Airlines
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Sun, 15 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec
13:30 - 16:00ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
11:35 - 12:00IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$187Aegean Airlines
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Fri, 10 Jan - Mon, 13 Jan
13:10 - 15:40ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
08:10 - 08:40IST-ATH
1h 30mdirect
$292Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 25 Dec - Fri, 27 Dec
03:55 - 05:25ATH-IST
1h 30mdirect
01:40 - 03:05IST-ATH
1h 25mdirect
$303Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Sun, 11 May

Flights from Athens to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Athens to Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Athens, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $201 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of tickets is $363 and $346 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,161, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Athens to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 170 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$124
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Athens to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Athens to Istanbul flights

  • What is the best way for me to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to downtown Istanbul?

    By far the easiest way to get from the airport to the center of town is aboard the readily available taxi service that makes the trip in 30 minutes. Taxis sit at the curbside area taxi waiting stand just outside the terminal buildings. Another option is to travel aboard IETT buses that offer six different routes traveling from the airport to a variety of destinations throughout Istanbul.

  • If I am planning on renting a car at the Istanbul Airport, where will I find my customer service counter?

    There are quite a few major car rental companies that operate at this airport, and all of them have customer service desks on the landside of the arrivals hall at the airport. All vehicles available for rent are easily accessed by shuttle service to various parking lots at the airport.

  • Are there any places at the Istanbul Airport where I can get freshened up after a long flight?

    This airport offers showers available in several areas at the airport, including at the IGA Lounge, the Ambassador Spa and Beauty Salon, and at the YOTEL Hotel.

  • If I am looking for an on-site hotel at the Istanbul Airport, are there any good choices?

    The YOTEL Istanbul offers a location at this airport on the landside of the terminal building opposite entrance door number seven, which is just steps away from the terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport was $80 for a one-way ticket and $82 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Athens to Istanbul?

    Air France, KLM, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and Scoot offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Athens to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Athens and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Athens to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Athens with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $267 or less round-trip.
  • If you're looking for a convenient way to get to the Athens Airport (ATH) without driving your own car, a good choice would be to ride on the OASA light rail service that makes the trip from downtown Athens to the airport terminal buildings in around 42 minutes.
  • For those travelers driving their own car to the Athens Airport before their flight, the airport offers an e-parking system that allows travelers to book and pre-pay for their parking location online, and then drivers can enter and exit the parking area through the use of the car's license plate number.
  • If you are going to be traveling with kids from the Athens Airport, this airport offers a play area that makes a great place for kids to pass the time before a flight. The play area operates seven days a week from early in the morning until well into the evening hours.
  • For mothers that are nursing and traveling from the Athens Airport, this airport offers three baby changing and nursing rooms located throughout the main terminal building. Mothers will find a number of baby products, including diapers and wet wipes, inside these rooms as well as convenient features like tables, benches, and power outlets.
  • If you are looking for a quiet and comfortable place to wait for your flight at the Athens Airport, there are two Goldair CIP Lounges at this airport that offers comfortable seating, a variety of food and beverage options, as well as plenty of entertainment to pass the time before your flight to Istanbul.
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Prefer to fly direct from Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Emirates, +6 more

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Top airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Athens to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 766 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Entertainment
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I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

8.0 ExcellentGeorge Roth, Oct 2024ATH - MXP
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I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

I love flying with Aegean. Crew is always polite and empathetic. Boardi

The flight was good. There was free WiFi which was fantastic. The crew was a bit rude and short tempered. The landing was super smooth

Flight was late leaving which made connecting in Athen very hard. Baggage took an hour to come out. Come on… for such a small plane. Need to step up your game Aegean!

The flight was delayed for no reason by 30 min making my connection very hard to get.

Flight had delays as always. It has been very disappointing as the last 4 times I’ve travelled with Aegean we always had delays.

Got boarded on the plane on time and held there without moving for 2h to avoid paying delay fees. typical Aegean airlines. They should have left us on the gate and do the boarding when we are ready to go.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Athens to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/12Mon
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
$124
27/12Fri
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
$125
2/12Mon
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
$133
23/4Wed
1 stopAir Serbia
11h 55mATH-IST
$138
8/1Wed
1 stopAir Serbia
11h 35mATH-IST
$139
9/1Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 40mATH-IST
$147
2/4Wed
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
$172
23/11Sat
1 stopWizz Air
11h 40mATH-IST
$176
1/12Sun
1 stopKLM
9h 55mATH-IST
$227
1/12Sun
1 stopKLM
9h 55mATH-IST
$229

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Last minute flights from Athens to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Athens to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/11Sun
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
21/11Thu
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
$238
17/11Sun
directAegean Airlines
1h 30mATH-IST
23/11Sat
directAegean Airlines
1h 25mIST-ATH
$349
15/11Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 40mATH-IST
16/11Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 30mIST-ATH
$502
16/11Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 25mATH-IST
20/11Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 00mIST-ATH
$512
15/11Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 40mATH-IST
16/11Sat
directTurkish Airlines
1h 35mIST-ATH
$516
15/11Fri
multi-stopAir Serbia
11h 40mATH-IST
17/11Sun
multi-stopAir Serbia
10h 25mIST-ATH
$533
15/11Fri
multi-stopAir Serbia
11h 40mATH-IST
23/11Sat
multi-stopAir Serbia
22h 15mIST-ATH
$535
15/11Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 30mATH-IST
16/11Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
7h 40mIST-ATH
$604
16/11Sat
multi-stop
10h 40mATH-IST
20/11Wed
multi-stop
11h 20mIST-ATH
$844
16/11Sat
multi-stop
10h 05mATH-IST
20/11Wed
multi-stop
11h 20mIST-ATH
$878

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