There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens by plane, bus, ferry, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)IST - ATH
5h 21m€52–184Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
16h€80–120Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
- Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
25h 19m€83–128Drive 1,056.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Athens1,056.4 km
11h 37m€189–273Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Huzurevi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SAW - ATH
4h 55m
Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €50 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Athens. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 16h.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Athens is 625 km. The road distance is 1056.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 16h and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 16h.
Istanbul (State) to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.
Athens is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 9:53 PM in Istanbul (State) and 8:53 PM in Athens.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Athens, Greece?
Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 16h.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–160
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Huzurevi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- €13–16
- Phone
- +90 2327121808
- cesme@turyol.com
- Website
- turyolonline.com
Ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–35
- Website
- https://www.turyolonline.com/en
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.hellenicseaways.gr/en-gb
- Airplane Type Seats
- €50–75
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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