There are 6 ways to get from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST) by plane, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
4h 7m₺4,912–11,112Bus via Tekirdağ
cheapest- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Tekirdagbus
- Take the bus from Tekirdağ to Istanbul Airport Busbus
13h 15m₺2,141–2,729Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
9h 39m₺3,024–4,436Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Thessaloníki to Istanbul-IST567 km
6h 8mDrive 567 km
- Drive from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 567 km
6h 8m₺5,719–8,261Bus
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
11h 46m₺2,825–5,232
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus via Tekirdağ which costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Thessaloníki and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 508 km. The road distance is 567 km.
The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 9h 39m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.500 ₺ and takes 9h 39m.
Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Thessaloníki to Istanbul Airport (IST).
What companies run services between Thessaloníki, Greece and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,900–4,400 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–19,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–20,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–19,000
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,400
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–4,900
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Thessaloniki to Tekirdag
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Tekirdağ to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Thessaloníki to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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