Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (SAW): Pegasus. The two airports are 352 miles (567 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Izmir, Sofia and Skopje and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ATH to SAW
- PegasusNot in an alliance

ATH to SAW with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Izmir (ADB)Aegean Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Sofia (SOF)Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air and 1 more, then Pegasus
FBGQ
- Via Skopje (SKP)Aegean Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Bucharest (OTP)Aegean Airlines, TAROM and 1 more, then Pegasus




- Via Tirana (TIA)Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air Malta and 1 more, then Pegasus and AJet

GQ

- Via Podgorica (TGD)Aegean Airlines, then Pegasus


- Via Belgrade (BEG)Aegean Airlines and Air Serbia, then Pegasus and AJet




- Via Chisinau (RMO)Aegean Airlines, Karinou Airlines and 1 more, then Pegasus
U5

- Via Alexandria (ALY)Aegean Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Alexandria (HBE)Aegean Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



ATH to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ATH to SAW?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Athens from Istanbul by plane?
Athens (ATH) and Istanbul (SAW) are 352 miles (567 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does ATH to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ATH to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Athens and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Izmir (ADB), Sofia (SOF), Skopje (SKP), Bucharest (OTP) and Tirana (TIA).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.