Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 344
miles
554
kilometers
299
nautical miles

🕐 1h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (46°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
344 550
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
344 550
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
344 516
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
344 516
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
344 688
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
344 516
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This short regional flight of 344 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The ATH to IST route connects Athens, Greece with Istanbul, Turkey. This short-haul flight covers 344 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This international flight crosses from Greece to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 46° from Athens. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATH

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) serves Athens, Greece.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 344 miles (554 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATH to IST typically take around 1h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 344 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.