Spata-Artemida to Istanbul (ATH–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–IST is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Big Sky Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 344 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: EK | 54 | 321, 32B, 32N, 32Q, 77W | 1h30-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | EK |
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 3U, 6E, AY, PK, TG | 33 | 320, 32Q, 73H, 77W | 1h03-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | 3U, 6E, AY, PK, TG |
| GQ Big Sky Airlines | 7 | 32N | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| XC Corendon Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Istanbul from Spata-Artemida
| Metric | ATH→IST | JMK→IST | JTR→IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATH | – | 84 mi | 136 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 185 | 4 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 20m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul.
Greek passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No eVisa is needed. You can enter with a passport or a Greek national ID card. Turkey also accepts Greek passports that have expired within the last 5 years, though carrying a valid one avoids hassle at check-in.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.
The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.
Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.
ATH–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to IST
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Big Sky Airlines and Corendon Airlines. With 185 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATH to IST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to IST is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 344 miles (553 km). There are approximately 185 weekly flights outbound and 194 return, totaling 379 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Thessaloniki Macedonia, Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis and Sofia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mykonos (JMK) and Santorini Island (JTR).