There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Bus
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Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Thessaloniki
Train, bus
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Take the train from Halkali to Kapikule
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Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Port
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Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki
Drive
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Drive from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is to bus via Thessaloniki Zografou which costs 150 ₺ - 330 ₺ and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
The distance between Istanbul and Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is 506 km. The road distance is 610 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs 460 ₺ - 800 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), including transfers.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 4.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 460 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 11h 45m.
The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG).
Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
There are 115+ hotels available in Thessaloniki Airport (SKG). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 505.8 km
- Duration: 1h 46m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), Greece?
Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Thessaloniki once daily. Tickets cost €6 - €13 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily.

- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €280
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €290

- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €280

- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Halkali to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)

- Website
- trainose.gr
Train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Greek Railways (OSE)
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
- Airport
- €10

- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr

- Phone
- 0090 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €45
- Schedules at
- alparturizm.com.tr

- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €17
- Website
- MetroTurizm

- Phone
- 25510-26479
- Website
- ktelevrou.gr
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €20
- Schedules at
- KTEL Evrou
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs 150 ₺ - 190 ₺.