Istanbul <> Athens Citypair

Name: Istanbul <> Athens Citypair
Start: 2026-11-14T16:00:00Z
End: 2026-11-14T19:00:00Z

Two historic cities, one busy Mediterranean corridor. Join us on November 14 for an exciting evening of cross-border operations between Istanbul and Athens, featuring challenging approaches, busy airways, and seamless coordination across the Aegean skies.

Type: Event
Starts: 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00Z
Ends: 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00Z
Airports: LGAV, LTFM
Organisers: EMEA / EUD
VATSIM page: Open event page

Description

Where East meets West, the skies above the Aegean come alive. On Saturday, November 14th, from 16:00z to 19:00z, join us for the **Istanbul–Athens Citypair**, a special event hosted by the Hellenic vACC and Turkish vACC. Experience the thrill of flying between two of the Mediterranean’s most iconic cities, with ATC coverage bringing the route to life from departure to arrival. Whether you're departing from Istanbul, arriving into Athens, or flying the citypair in either direction, expect an engaging experience filled with busy frequencies, coordinated traffic flows, and the unique challenge of navigating one of the region’s most fascinating airspace corridors. From the vibrant skies over Türkiye to the historic landscapes of Greece, this is your chance to connect two major aviation hubs and enjoy a memorable evening of online flying alongside fellow pilots and controllers. **Charts and Briefing** LTFM: [https://wiki.vatsim.tr/wiki/Istanbul_Airport](https://wiki.vatsim.tr/wiki/Istanbul_Airport) LGAV: [https://briefing.hvacc.org/airports/LGAV](https://briefing.hvacc.org/airports/LGAV)