Flights from Athens Airport ATH to Istanbul Airport IST
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You have a choice of 8 airlines when departing Eleftherios Venizelos to Istanbul Airport. The distance covered when flying from Eleftherios Venizelos to Istanbul Airport Turkey is 554 Km (344 Miles) with the travel time being around 1 Hour 28 Minutes. ATH is the Airport code for Eleftherios Venizelos and IST is for Istanbul Airport Turkey.
Ticket prices are normally at a premium at weekends and can vary also with the time of day. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Istanbul Airport Turkey perhaps midweek or late evening. Please book in advance if you want to take advantage of the best prices airlines have to offer as prices normally increase as time goes on.
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH).
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH). The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)
- Buses to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)
- Taxis to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)
- Train Services to/near Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Find hotels close to Istanbul Airport (IST) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 00:40 | 21:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Aegean Airlines | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 00:40 | 21:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Sichuan Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:00 | 21:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Pakistan International Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:00 | 21:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:00 | 15:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:00 | 15:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Emirates | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Sky Express | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07:00 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the most direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos to Istanbul Airport with an average of 52 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 00:40 and the latest flights operated at 21:35 and the most common flight numbers are TK1844, TK1846, TK1848 and TK1850
For more details regarding Turkish Airlines flight information and bookings you can visit them at thy.com
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 00:40
08:05
10:00
13:10
13:30
15:50
18:30
21:35
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| Tuesday | 07:00
08:05
10:10
13:10
13:30
15:50
18:30
21:35
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| Wednesday | 07:00
08:05
10:00
13:25
13:30
15:50
18:30
21:35
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| Thursday | 00:40
07:00
08:05
10:00
13:10
13:30
15:50
18:30
21:35
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| Friday | 00:40
07:00
08:05
10:00
13:10
13:30
15:50
18:30
21:35
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| Saturday | 07:00
08:05
10:00
13:10
13:30
15:50
18:30
21:35
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| Sunday | 08:05
10:00
13:10
13:30
15:50
18:30
19:15
21:35
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Instead of flying directly from Eleftherios Venizelos and arrive at Istanbul Airport, you may arrive Istanbul Airport by another airport. Please see chart below for a list of these.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canakkale to Istanbul | 0 | 233 km (145 miles) | 41 Minutes |
| Thessaloniki to Istanbul | 0 | 493 km (306 miles) | 1 Hour 24 Minutes |
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