Cheapest flight ticket found	$149
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	1 hr, 26 mins
Places to go	39
Most popular airline	Aegean Airlines
Average flights per week	336

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Istanbul to Greece flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Greece? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $172. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Athens.$149 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $149, select.

Heraklion.$163 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Thessaloniki.$205 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Thessaloniki.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Thessaloniki on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.

Mykonos.$216 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun, returning Fri, 18 Jun.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Mykonos.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Mykonos on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.

Santorini (Thira).$255 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Santorini (Thira) on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $255, select.

Chania.$299 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Chania on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.

Corfu.$302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Corfu.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Corfu on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.

Alexandroupolis Dimokritos.$303 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Alexandroupolis Dimokritos.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Alexandroupolis Dimokritos on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Rhodes.$310 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Rhodes.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Rhodes on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.

Milos.$336 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Milos.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Milos on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $336, select.

Karpathos.$348 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Karpathos.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Karpathos on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $348, select.

Kos.$360 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Kos.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Kos on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.

Ioannina.$367 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Ioannina.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Ioannina on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.

Lemnos.$370 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Lemnos.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Lemnos on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $370, select.

Samos.$384 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Samos.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Samos on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.

Mytilene.$393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Mytilene.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Mytilene on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.

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Flights from Istanbul to Greece FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to Greece from Istanbul?

The cheapest flight from Istanbul to Greece costs $149.

Explore the different prices of flights from Istanbul to Greece and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Greece?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Greece is January. See if any of these flights in January suit you.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Greece flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Istanbul to Greece is Istanbul to Athens International. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $149.

Take a look at Istanbul to Athens International flights.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Greece?

The average flight time from Istanbul to Greece is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Greece from Istanbul?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Greece from Istanbul is Aegean Airlines.

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Cheapest flights to Greece from Istanbul

How to find cheap flights from Istanbul to Greece

$149 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Istanbul to Greece.
That fare will take you from Istanbul to Athens International in Athens.
For one-way travel, the lowest available price right now is $64.
Happy to let the deals decide your next stop? Enter 'Greece' in the 'To' field to discover the lowest fares for different cities.
Greece has around 20 international airports, so you'll have no shortage of arrival options.
Expand your search by selecting 'Add nearby airports.' This will compare prices across the airports closest to both your departure and destination points, which could help you save.
Get the flight you want at a price you'll like by booking early. Leave it too late and you might have to compromise on timing, cost or airline.
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Best time to fly from Istanbul to Greece

If you're watching what you spend, January is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Istanbul to Greece.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with prices dipping during the quieter midweek period.
July, August and September are the busiest months to travel to Greece. August leads the way, making it an ideal time to visit if you want to see the place buzzing.
Alternatively, skip the peak season rush by checking out flights in January, February and March. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.

Flights from Istanbul to Greece: what to expect

When flying from Istanbul, you can depart from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).
From Istanbul, you can fly nonstop to around five airports in Greece.
Roughly 90 direct flights operate every week between Istanbul and destinations around Greece.
These are the leading airlines you can fly with:
When it comes to the most popular routes from Istanbul to Greece, Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion are easy favourites.
Mykonos is the quickest destination to fly to at around 1 hour 20 minutes, while Heraklion has the longest flight time at roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.

Popular places to visit in Greece

Athens

A popular destination for Istanbul to Greece flights, this city in Attica earns its place on the must-visit list. From Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon to Erechtheion, the must-sees stack up quickly.
Athens International Airport (ATH) handles the majority of international flights into Athens.
Ready to choose the perfect place to stay? Browse the range of hotels in Athens.

Heraklion

Explore this Crete city's highlights including Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion.
Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) is the city's main airport.
Once your plane ticket is locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Heraklion.

Thessaloniki

Drop by major sights like Holy Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue while you're in this part of Central Macedonia.
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is the city's main airport, with routes connecting it to popular destinations across the region and beyond.
From brief visits to extended stays, hotels in Thessaloniki offer something for all budgets and travel styles.

Visiting Greece for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Know the entry rules before you go. Rules can vary depending on your reason for travel and your passport. Always check with official sources like your airline or embassy websites.
The local currency is the euro (EUR). You can manage payments with credit and debit cards almost everywhere.
Greece has a population of roughly 10 million. The capital city is Athens.
You won't have to adjust your watch while travelling around this destination, with one standard time zone of UTC+2 inches place.
For a warmer trip to Greece, consider travelling in July.
Temperatures are often coolest around January.
July is usually the driest month, while January has the most rain.
Want to time your Istanbul to Greece flight with something big? Popular events to build your trip around include the Athens Epidaurus Festival, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and Patras Carnival.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

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