Istanbul to Athens flights – the most comfortable way to fly
1 airline flies nonstop between Istanbul and Athens, about 24 flights a week. The flight takes 1h 10m and covers 553 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on Turkish Airlines's Airbus A321neo. There's no lie-flat business class on this route.
Most comfortable economy
- 31″ legroom
- 18.0″ wide seat
- Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
Most comfortable business
- 38″ legroom
- 21.0″ wide seat
- No middle seats
- Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Athens
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Aircraft | Economy | Business | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines TK5176 IST → ATH |
07:45 | 1h 10m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Turkish Airlines TK6530 IST → ATH |
11:40 | 1h 10m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Turkish Airlines TK2470 IST → ATH |
15:30 | 1h 10m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Turkish Airlines TK2018 IST → ATH |
19:25 | 1h 10m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Athens?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul to Athens takes about 1 h 10 min and covers 553 km.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul to Athens?
Turkish Airlines flies nonstop, with about 24 flights a week.
What is the most comfortable economy seat from Istanbul to Athens?
Turkish Airlines on the Airbus A321neo: 3-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.0″ wide seats – comfort score 5.3/10 (okay).
Is there lie-flat business class from Istanbul to Athens?
No – business class on this route is recliner (domestic first) (2-2). The best is Turkish Airlines on the Airbus A321neo, comfort score 7.4/10.
Can I fly with my dog from Istanbul to Athens?
Yes – Turkish Airlines takes small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 8 kg including the bag).
Is business class worth it from Istanbul to Athens?
Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 197% more than economy on Turkish Airlines – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 0.8/10 (not worth it).
Which aircraft fly from Istanbul to Athens?
Airbus A321neo.
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