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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane IST - ATH
    2h 30m
    €65–189

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaraybus bus Hvl-1
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    18h 35m
    €82–128

  3. Drive  1,033.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athenscar car 1,033.5 km
    11h 23m
    €190–275

  4. Bus via Komotini

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tekirdag to Komotinibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Komotini to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    19h 30m
    €106–114

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Athens, Greece?

Sky Express, Turkish Airlines, and Aegean Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Athens via Istanbul Aksaray and Istanbul in around 18h 35m.

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