Is checked baggage included by default when booking an Aegean Airlines flight from Istanbul to Athens?

Checked baggage is not included in Aegean Airlines' basic Economy Light fare. If you need to check bags, you must select a fare option that includes checked baggage when booking or purchase it additionally. Cabin baggage is allowed up to 8kg by default.

How do I check the boarding gate for Aegean Airlines flights at Istanbul and Athens airports?

At both airports, boarding gate numbers are not printed on the issued boarding passes. Therefore, you must frequently check the flight information display screens in the airport for the assigned gate location and the scheduled announcement time.

Are in-flight meals provided on Aegean Airlines flights A3995 and A3990?

Although it is a short flight taking about 1 hour and 25 to 30 minutes, a simple sandwich, cookie, and beverage are provided once. Since the flight time is short, they are distributed immediately after takeoff, so sitting in the front rows is advantageous if you want to ensure you receive the in-flight meal.

What is the seat arrangement and what are the in-flight facilities like on Aegean Airlines flights between Istanbul and Athens?

The cabin seats are in a 3-3 configuration, and it is a small aircraft that may feel somewhat cramped for larger passengers. There are no personal screens, but a holder is provided where you can place your smartphone or tablet.

Aegean Airlines Istanbul Athens Review 2026

Aegean Airlines Economy Class: In-Flight Meals, Seats, and Baggage Guide

Right after wrapping up our incredible tour itinerary in Turkey, we headed straight to Greece!

When traveling from Istanbul to Athens, most travelers choose between Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines.

At the time of booking, Aegean Airlines was significantly cheaper, so we went with Aegean Airlines!

Since Aegean's base fares usually don't include checked baggage, I booked a ticket on Trip.com that already included checked baggage, which saved us a lot of money.

⬇️ Book Discounted Flights on Trip.com ⬇️

Compare Flight Deals & Book Tickets | Trip.com

Aegean Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance! If you are a member, make sure to claim your miles after boarding.

📌 Boarding passes at Istanbul Airport often do not list the gate number, so you need to keep checking the flight information screens!

Keep an eye on it until the last minute, as gates can change unexpectedly.

Finally off to Athens! 〰️✈️

Istanbul to Athens (A3995)

Airbus A321neo

📍 Departure: Istanbul (IST) 10:00 PM

📍 Arrival: Athens (ATH) 10:25 PM

Duration: Approx. 1 hour 25 minutes

📌 Baggage Allowance: 17 lbs (8 kg) carry-on / 50 lbs (23 kg) checked bag (purchased via Trip.com)

📌 Service: 1 complimentary snack

📌 Miles: Star Alliance mileage accrual eligible

If you book Aegean's standard Economy Light fare, checked baggage is not included.

That's why I opted for a package on Trip.com that included a checked bag at a discounted rate!

(It seems like many European travelers treat this route like a quick weekend trip and only bring carry-ons. The overhead bins were packed to the brim and barely closed! lol)

The seating layout is a standard 3-3 configuration!

The seats felt perfectly fine and comfortable to me, but since it's a smaller aircraft, taller or broader passengers might find the legroom a bit tight.

Since it's a short 1-hour flight, there are no individual screens. However, there is a handy built-in holder to prop up your phone or tablet!

Even though it's a very short flight, they serve a complimentary sandwich, cookie, and drink.

Our tour guide joked that on a 1-hour flight, if you hit a bit of turbulence, passengers in the back might not even get served! It's actually true—they start handing out snacks immediately after takeoff, and as soon as you finish eating, they prepare for landing! haha

📌 Insider Tip: If you definitely want to secure your snack, try to book a seat closer to the front!

Athens to Istanbul (A3990)

Airbus A320-212

📍 Departure: Athens (ATH) 8:05 AM

📍 Arrival: Istanbul (IST) 10:35 AM

Duration: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

📌 Baggage Allowance: 17 lbs (8 kg) carry-on / 50 lbs (23 kg) checked bag (purchased via Trip.com)

📌 Service: 1 complimentary snack

📌 Miles: Star Alliance mileage accrual eligible

Since Aegean Airlines is Greece's premier flag carrier, they have a massive presence at Athens International Airport with plenty of check-in counters, making the process incredibly fast!

📌 Athens Airport boarding passes also do not display the gate number initially.

You'll need to check the flight information screens, though they do state when the gate info will be released.

The return flight featured the same 3-3 seating layout!

Just like the outbound flight, there were no seatback screens. Instead, they had overhead monitors showing the flight map. The video quality felt like a total throwback to the '90s! lol