What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Athens is to fly and bus which costs $430 - $1,300 and takes 18h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $430 - $1,300.

How far is it from Istanbul to Athens?

The distance between Istanbul and Athens is 5885 miles.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Athens?

It takes approximately 18h 5m to get from Istanbul to Athens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Athens?

Athens is 7h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:28 PM in Istanbul and 5:28 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 155+ hotels available in Athens.

Istanbul to Athens - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Athens by plane or bus

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Fly Istanbul to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane IST - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
18h 5m
$432–1,262
Fly Istanbul to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IST - CLT
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus
24h 7m
$651–2,083
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SAW - CLT
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus
24h 1m
$521–1,783
Fly Istanbul to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane IST - GSP
2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus
21h 19m
$670–2,167

Istanbul (IST) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

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14h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 5,851.3 mi
Duration: 18h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Athens. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Atlanta Airport, then take the bus to Best Western - Athens. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), walk to Charlotte Douglas Airport, take the line 5 bus to Transit Center- Bay V, walk to Transit Center- Bay E, take the line 34 bus to 4th St & Graham St, walk to Charlotte Bus Station, then take the bus to Athens Transit Center.

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How to get fromIstanbul to Athensby plane or bus

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Athens by plane or bus

Fly Istanbul to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

Fly Istanbul to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

Fly Istanbul to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus