Travelling from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is 1 hour behind Istanbul. Thessaloniki International Airport is located in Thessaloniki.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG), with 18 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to SKG is the 07:20 Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:20 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to SKG.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport taking off from IST.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Istanbul to SKG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
From the centre of Istanbul, IST is around 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
Looking for a handy hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Prefer to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? You can reserve a direct flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) departing from this hub.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SKG are:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 57 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Istanbul to SKG, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
About Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Reserve a hotel close to SKG if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki is around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 7 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport is ر.ق. 263. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 572. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 2 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Istanbul to SKG.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a new deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time searching for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to SKG every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Thessaloniki in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul to SKG for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Thessaloniki to range from 20ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 12ºC.
More about Thessaloniki
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Thessaloniki:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are popular attractions which should be on every Thessaloniki itinerary.
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