ATH
Athens
Greece
566 km
352 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
566 km
352 mi / 306 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
53°
northeast

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ATH SAW
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code ATH SAW
ICAO Code LGAV LTFJ
City Athens Istanbul
Country Greece Turkey
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 308 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 40.900000, 29.310000

Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 566 kilometers (352 miles / 306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Athens, it's 10:35 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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