Flights Athens → Istanbul
ATH → SAW
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 1h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Athens with Istanbul, using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The origin airport in Athens opened in 2001, while the destination airport in Istanbul serves over 48 million passengers annually.
The Athens (ATH) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.9/100 (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 (SAW) heads north-east for about 566 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 8m.
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-SAW
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 1h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 1 airline: Pegasus Airlines.
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The Athens-Istanbul route is about 566 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.
