AthenstoIstanbulFlight Time
ATH–IST · Nonstop
Athens (Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The estimated flight time from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1h 18m, covering 344 miles. Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 03:55 to 22:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 18m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 344 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Athens to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express operate 6-7/day flights from ATH to IST. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 4 and 2 at ATH.
- First departure
- 03:55
- Last departure
- 22:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 777 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to ATH flights — 6-7/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ATH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 47 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1h 18m, based on the 344-mile flying distance.
How far is Athens from Istanbul?
Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) is about 344 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Athens to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly nonstop from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Athens to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly nonstop from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST).
What aircraft fly from Athens to Istanbul?
The ATH–IST route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Athens
- JMK - Mykonos IslandMikonos Airport · 84 mi from ATHFlights from JMK
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW