ATH
Athens
Greece
555 km
345 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
555 km
345 mi / 299 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
46°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

ATH IST
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ATH IST
ICAO Code LGAV LTFM
City Athens Istanbul
Country Greece Turkey
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 308 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 41.280000, 28.750000

Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 555 kilometers (345 miles / 299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Athens, it's 22:51 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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