Athens to Istanbul Flights

Athens International Airport

Whether you're heading home or jaunting off on a new adventure, ebookers helps you find the best deals on flights from Athens. You'll fly out of Athens International Airport, which is located roughly fourteen miles south-east of the city's centre. Due to the winding route you must take to get to the airport, the trip will take about thirty-four minutes.

Parking in Athens

When you arrive at Athens International Airport, you'll find long-term parking available at a rate of €26 for one to two days, €39 for two to three days, or €50 for three to six days, with each additional day after the seventh costing €5. If you've saved money on your flight with ebookers, you might want to treat yourself to valet parking. This service is available from €53 to €80 per day, depending on the length of time you require.

Ground Transportation in Athens

If you're not toting lots of baggage, you can get to the airport on the Athens Airport Metro train, which costs €8, or choose the Athens Airport Bus, which costs €5. Taxis from the centre of Athens charge a flat rate of €35 in the daytime and €50 at night. Be sure you have your taxi driver reset the meter if your travel time is near dusk or dawn to avoid an extra expense.

Restaurants at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport offers many amenities, from on-site banking to VIP lounges. There are many concessions stands within the airport, including a McDonald's, if you'd like a quick coffee and snack before boarding your flight. Once you're flying high above the blue Aegean Sea, remember that ebookers can help you find amazing deals on flights from Athens, so you can plan your next trip well in advance.

Experience Istanbul

One of the most unique and fascinating cities in the world, Istanbul spans two separate continents. Its main airport, Istanbul Ataturk International Airport, lies on the European side of the city and handles flights from more than 70 different airlines, including Air France, British Airways, Turkish Airways and United Airlines. Across the Bosporus on the Asian side is Istanbul's other airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Sabiha Gokcen International is decidedly quieter than Istanbul Ataturk International, serving only around 30 airlines, including EasyJet and Turkish Airlines. Finding flights to Istanbul is easy when you use ebookers.com. We have a live airfare ticker constantly updating pricing and scheduling so that you get the right flight for the right time at the right price. We also offer bundling deals on flights, hotels and even rental cars, allowing you to save even more while getting more.

Transportation from the airports of Istanbul includes rail, road and even sea. Visitors arriving from flights Istanbul may choose to take either the metro train or a sea bus to get to the city. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an airport shuttle that regularly goes into the city to various noteworthy points. The sea bus and public bus are both available at Sabiha Gokcen. Both of Istanbul's airports are reachable by taxi.

From the beauty of Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar to the grandeur of the church-turned-mosque Hagia Sophia, there is much to see in Istanbul. At ebookers.com we can help you book cheap flights from Athens to Istanbul at any time of the year.