Flight time from Athens to Istanbul
If you are actually flying from Athens, Greece to Istanbul, Turkey or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Athens and Istanbul, this page will give you the information you are looking for.
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Flight time from Athens to Istanbul is 1 hour 20 minutes
Non-Stop flight duration from ATH to IST is 1 hour 20 minutes (Operated by Turkish Airlines)
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The nearest airport to Athens, is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) and the nearest airport to Istanbul, is Ataturk Airport (IST)
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Distance from Athens to Istanbul is approximately 540 kilometers.
Flights from Athens to Istanbul • Airlines & Flight Duration
Flights operated by major airlines departing from Athens arrive at Ataturk AirportSabiha Gokcen Airport. Istanbul is served by 2 international airports.
| Airline & Journey | Duration |
|---|---|
|
Turkish Airlines ATH ➝ IST |
1 hr 20 mins |
|
Turkish Airlines ATH ➝ IST |
1 hr 25 mins |
|
Aegean Airlines ATH ➝ IST |
1 hr 25 mins |
|
Aegean Airlines ATH ➝ IST |
1 hr 20 mins |
|
Turkish Airlines ATH ➝ IST |
1 hr 20 mins |
Flight time from Athens to Istanbul via Moscow • ATH to IST via SVO
Flight duration from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to Ataturk Airport via Sheremetyevo Airport, Russia on Aeroflot Russian Airlines flight is 9 hours 35 minutes
|
ATH to SVO 4 hrs |
SVO Waiting Time 1 hr 45 mins |
SVO to IST 3 hrs 50 mins |
Total Duration: 9 hrs 35 mins |
Flight time from Athens to Istanbul via Bucharest • ATH to IST via OTP
Flight duration from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to Ataturk Airport via Henri Coanda International Airport, Romania on Tarom flight is 9 hours 15 minutes
|
ATH to OTP 1 hr 35 mins |
OTP Waiting Time 6 hrs 25 mins |
OTP to IST 1 hr 15 mins |
Total Duration: 9 hrs 15 mins |
How long does it take to fly from Athens to Istanbul?
Non-stop flight time from Athens to Istanbul is around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Fastest one-stop flight between Athens and Istanbul takes close to 6 hours . However, some airlines could take as long as 12 hours based on the stopover destination and waiting duration.
This is the average non-stop flight time from Athens to either of the major airports that serves Istanbul.
Apparently, connecting flights and direct flights with stopover take longer time than non-stop flights. In such cases, Athens - Istanbul flight time depend on the layover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.
Waiting time at intermediate airports could be anywhere between 6 hrs to 12 hrs .
Flight time from Athens, Greece to airports near Istanbul, Turkey
Direct flight and one stop flight time from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, Athens to airports nearest to Istanbul is given in the table below
| Journey | Destination Airports | Duration | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATH - SAW | Istanbul, Sabiha Gokcen Airport | 10 hrs | 1 Stop |
Airlines operating flights between Athens and Istanbul
- Aegean Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
Time in Athens and Istanbul are the same
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Current time in Athens, Greece : Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, |
06:40 PM | |
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Current time in Istanbul, Turkey :, Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, |
06:40 PM |
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ATH to IST Flight - Athens Airport to Istanbul Airport Flight Route Map
Location of Athens Airport & Istanbul Airport is given below. Click the map to view Athens to Istanbul flight path and travel direction.
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