Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Thessaloniki takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Thessaloniki?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Thessaloniki is 493 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki?

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Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Aegean.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Thessaloniki?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Thessaloniki and London, Manchester, Larnaca, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tel Aviv, Glasgow, Liverpool, Kutaisi, Heraklion, Barcelona, Budapest, Amsterdam, Prague, Bristol, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Crete.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 8

What airports are near Thessaloniki?

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The main airport in Thessaloniki is Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia. It is also served by Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Kavala International, Ioannina National, Kozani National, Kastoria National, Nea Anchialos National.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Thessaloniki?

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Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Thessaloniki with Pegasus, Aegean, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, SKY express.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Thessaloniki?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Thessaloniki, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Thessaloniki?

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Traveling between Istanbul and Thessaloniki, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir

Question 13

How many airports are there near Thessaloniki?

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There are a number of airports in and around Thessaloniki. The main one is Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia and other nearby airports include Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Kavala International, Ioannina National, Kozani National, Kastoria National, Nea Anchialos National.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Thessaloniki, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Thessaloniki, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£76
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£191
Cheapest round-trip	£163
Average round-trip	£227
Nonstop flights in September	£90 – £404

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
OASTH Bus 01X to city center	35-50 min	€2; single ticket	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
OASTH Bus 01N (night service)	40-55 min	€2; single ticket	every 30–60 min overnight (traffic dependent)	late night arrivals
Taxi	20-40 min	€20 – €35; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Beat, Uber)	20-40 min	€18 – €30; varies by demand and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	20-35 min	€35 – €60; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental car	20-40 min	€30 – €80; per day; varies by provider	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Turkish Airlines	2	1	1	1	2	2	2
Aegean	1	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Turkish Airlines	2	1	1	1	2	2	2
Aegean	1	---	---	---	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Turkish Airlines	2	1	1	1	2	2	2
Aegean	3	1	1	1	3	2	2
Weekly flights: 24 total	Daily flights: 3.43 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
SKY express	SEH	GQ	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	2°C
February	11°C	4°C
March	14°C	6°C
April	19°C	9°C
May	24°C	14°C
June	29°C	19°C
July	33°C	21°C
August	32°C	22°C
September	27°C	18°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	16°C	9°C
December	10°C	4°C

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