IstanbultoAthensFlight Time
IST–ATH · Nonstop
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to Athens (Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport).
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH) is about 1h 18m, covering 344 miles. Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 01:40 to 21:45 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 Istanbul to Athens
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express operate 6-7/day flights from IST to ATH.
- First departure
- 01:40
- Last departure
- 21:45
- 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?
ATH to IST 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 IST, 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 Istanbul to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH) is about 1h 18m, based on the 344-mile flying distance.
How far is Istanbul from Athens?
Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH) is about 344 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Istanbul to Athens?
Yes. Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Athens?
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH).
What aircraft fly from Istanbul to Athens?
The IST–ATH route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights from SAW
Near Athens
- JMK - Mykonos IslandMikonos Airport · 84 mi from ATHFlights to JMK