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Four ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Athens

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Athens

Cheapest
11 h 7 min
Car
1064 km.
from $58
Other
17 h 54 min
Bus, Train
561 km.
from $65.55
20 h
562 km.
from $102.83

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$636.93

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$636.93

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.51

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39

Bus operators

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Tekirdag to Komotini
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Email:
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağ
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.29

KTEL Rodopis

Phone:
+30 25310 22912
Email:
Website:
ktelrodopis.gr/
Bus from Komotini to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$93.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens is to bus and train which costs $41.30 - $81.52 and takes 17h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Athens via Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Athens is 586 km. The road distance is 1064.5 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 54m and costs $41.30 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens bus from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Train, bus or fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 18h 36m. There are no good options to train between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 10:30 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 09:30 in Athens.

Can I drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens is 1065 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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