Flights Athens → Istanbul
ATH → IST
Route overview
The flight route connects Athens with Istanbul, utilizing aircraft such as the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, and Boeing 737-800. Originating from an airport established in 2001, this route heads towards Istanbul's airport which opened in 2018 and serves over 84 million passengers annually.
The Athens (ATH) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) heads north-east for about 553 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 7m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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The Athens-Istanbul route is about 553 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
