Travelling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes. Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul 1 hour ahead of Thessaloniki.
You can choose from 36 weekly flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. The 07:20 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available from SKG to IST. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:35 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Look through the direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SKG and IST include:
Sarajevo International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from SKG to IST, check if you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey). Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
ر.ق. 271 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 601. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from SKG to IST, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki International Airport can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 7 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SKG:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Book a hotel near IST if you're on a late flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20 ºC to 30 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2 ºC and 11 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SKG to IST sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by finding an amazing stay. After booking your flight from SKG to IST, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.
For more choice when planning your trip, consider flying into or out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). This international airport is another popular option for getting to or from Istanbul.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Istanbul holiday.
