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ISTSKGMon, 26 Oct
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Lowest fareTRY6,082Aegean Airlines
Fastest1h 20mgate to gate
Options found35flights on this route
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Turkish Airlines
TK-1845
20:30
2026-10-26
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
13H :20 M
1 Stop
ATH
· 10h 55m Athens (ATH), Greece
08:50
2026-10-27
Thessaloniki (SKG)Macedonia International
Non Refundable 1 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 23 KGCabin: 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Extrafly
23 KG 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
TRY 14,775
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 13H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 23 KG - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Flexfly
23 KG 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
TRY 15,265
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 13H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 23 KG - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Primefly
30 KG 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
TRY 16,737
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 13H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 30 KG - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Turkish Airlines
TK-1845
20:30
2026-10-26
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
14H :50 M
1 Stop
ATH
· 12h 25m Athens (ATH), Greece
10:20
2026-10-27
Thessaloniki (SKG)Macedonia International
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 23 KGCabin: 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Extrafly
23 KG 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
TRY 15,610
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 14H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 23 KG - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Flexfly
23 KG 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
TRY 16,099
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 14H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 23 KG - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Primefly
30 KG 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
TRY 17,571
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 14H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 30 KG - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1960
18:00
2026-10-26
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
27H :45 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 21h 20m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
20:45
2026-10-27
Thessaloniki (SKG)Macedonia International
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
TRY 17,137
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 27H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
TRY 17,827
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 27H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
A3
Aegean Airlines
A3-3159
20:40
2026-10-26
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
1H :20 M
Non Stop
21:00
2026-10-26
Thessaloniki (SKG)Macedonia International
Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs)Cabin: 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Comfortflex
23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
TRY 17,762
Flight DetailsIST to SKG - 1H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareTRY 6,082Aegean Airlines17:45
Earliest departureTRY 37,407Egyptair02:15
Shortest durationTRY 10,352Turkish Airlines20:40
Night
00:00-05:59
TRY 33,139Egyptair at 03:50Morning
06:00-11:59
TRY 8,442Aegean Airlines at 06:30Afternoon
12:00-17:59
TRY 6,082Aegean Airlines at 17:45Evening
18:00-23:59
TRY 9,472Aegean Airlines at 22:00
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Istanbul (IST)
Ataturk
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 41.275278
Longitude: 28.751944
Thessaloniki (SKG)
Macedonia International
Greece
GMT 2
Latitude: 40.51969909667969
Longitude: 22.97089958190918
Distance: Istanbul (IST), Turkey to Thessaloniki (SKG), Greece - 493.01 km
Flights shown for 26 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
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How to travel Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹11,9211h 20m5 flights
Connecting flight₹16,545Longer, includes a stop30 options
Air distance is about 493 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 6 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
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AE
Aegean Airlines Flights
from TRY 6,08221 flights
Fares from
TRY 6,082
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
21 in the list above
TU
Turkish Airlines Flights
from TRY 9,5664 flights
Fares from
TRY 9,566
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
4 in the list above
LU
Lufthansa Flights
from TRY 19,4924 flights
Fares from
TRY 19,492
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 in the list above
EG
Egyptair Flights
from TRY 33,1394 flights
Fares from
TRY 33,139
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 20m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day
02:15 · Egyptair
Last departure of the day
22:25 · Egyptair
Flight options found
35
Direct / non-stop options
5
Airport codes
Istanbul–IST, Thessaloniki–SKG
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 35 flight options, 5 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 02:15 and the last around 22:25. The fastest flight takes about 1h 20m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from TRY 6,082, Morning from TRY 8,442, Evening from TRY 9,472, Night from TRY 33,139. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Istanbul
Istanbul’s geography shapes every visit. Sultanahmet holds Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque within walking distance, while the Grand Bazaar is a separate trading maze nearby. Ferries across the Bosphorus reveal how the European and Asian shores fit together. Travellers from India may arrive for a city break or connect onwards, but a short stop still needs realistic transfer time: Istanbul Airport is northwest of the historic centre, and traffic can slow road routes sharply.
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Tips for travellers from India
Sultanahmet is the most direct base for Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and nearby historic streets. A stay near Taksim instead favours the northern side of the central European districts, while Kadıköy provides an Asian-shore base reached by ferry or rail. Istanbul Airport is northwest of these areas; Sabiha Gökçen is a separate airport on the Asian side. A connection involving both needs a cross-city transfer.
The airport metro connects through Gayrettepe, where onward city rail serves other districts. In June 2026, the final Halkalı–Arnavutköy section opened, extending the airport railway towards Halkalı and giving passengers another western connection. Choose the interchange for the final hotel rather than assuming the airport train runs directly to Sultanahmet. The Grand Bazaar fits into a historic-peninsula day, while a Bosphorus ferry ride can be planned around an actual destination on the opposite shore. A scheduled public ferry and a sightseeing cruise offer different routes and ticket arrangements. The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, so visitor access is organised around prayers; Hagia Sophia has separate visitor arrangements. Grouping these sites geographically still requires treating each entrance as a distinct visit. For an early flight, compare the first airport transport departure with the check-in time.
Best time to visit Istanbul
April to May or September to October, around 11–25°C, for walking and ferries.
By Air: Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km northwest of the centre; metro to Gayrettepe takes roughly 30 minutes, followed by onward travel. Airport buses and taxis serve city districts.
By Rail: Gayrettepe connects the M11 airport metro with the wider metro network; Sirkeci is useful for historic peninsula travel.
By Road: Havaist airport buses serve major districts; intercity coaches use large terminals on both sides of the city.
What to do in Istanbul
Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet.
Browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar.
Take a public ferry across the Bosphorus.
Explore the courtyards of Topkapı Palace.
Istanbul airport information
Istanbul Airport (IST).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Istanbul to Thessaloniki flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Istanbul to Thessaloniki dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at TRY 6,082. This can change from week to week.
How far is Istanbul from Thessaloniki by air?
The direct air distance between Istanbul (IST) and Thessaloniki (SKG) is about 493 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from IST to SKG?
Yes. 5 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Istanbul to Thessaloniki. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Egyptair are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
The quickest non-stop Istanbul to Thessaloniki flight on this page takes about 1h 20m. Non-stop flights here take between 1h 20m and 1h 30m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Istanbul to Thessaloniki flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 23 KG, 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Istanbul to Thessaloniki flight fare?
The lowest Istanbul to Thessaloniki fare on this page is TRY 6,082. Fares on the same dates run up to TRY 38,930, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Istanbul to Thessaloniki flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 02:15 and the last around 22:25, local time at Istanbul. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Check the airport codes IST–SKG, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.
Where these fares come from
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Approx route distance: 493.01 km.
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Lowest Istanbul to Thessaloniki airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
TRY 6,082
26/10/2026
Aegean Airlines
17:45
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
TRY 5,961
07/11/2026
Aegean Airlines
17:45
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
TRY 5,778
06/01/2027
Aegean Airlines
17:45
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Istanbul to Thessaloniki Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Istanbul and Thessaloniki is about 493 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 20m to 27h 45m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 35 flight options, 5 of them non-stop. The first departure from Istanbul is at 02:15 and the last is at 22:25. Flights leave from Ataturk and land at Macedonia International.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Aerial Distance
493 KM
Flight Duration
1h 20m - 27h 45m
Airport Codes
Istanbul - IST, Thessaloniki - SKG
Total Flights Available
35 flights5 direct30 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 02:15
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:25
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
6 flights0 direct6 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
9 flights2 direct7 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
2 flights0 direct2 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
7 flights1 direct6 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
11 flights2 direct9 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
SKG: Thessaloniki airport. Airport access in Thessaloniki depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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