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Thessaloniki Istanbul
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Mon, 06 May SKG - IST
Mon, 06 May IST - SKG
£267 £256
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Thessaloniki Istanbul
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Mon, 05 Aug SKG - IST
£64 £63
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Wed, 08 May SKG - IST
Wed, 08 May IST - SKG
£262 £252
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
43% Trains in Istanbul are 43% cheaper than in Thessaloniki.
Thessaloniki £0.77
Istanbul £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
43% A meal in Istanbul is 43% cheaper than a meal in Thessaloniki.
Thessaloniki £12.88
Istanbul £7.39
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 40.65 TRY
1 TRY = 0.03 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 317 miles
Thessaloniki airports
Makedonia Apt (SKG) How far from city centre: 9 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Thessaloniki to Istanbul change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Thessaloniki to Istanbul may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Thessaloniki and Istanbul, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Thessaloniki to Istanbul airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?
The total flight time between Thessaloniki and Istanbul is of around 01:55 hours on average, considering an average distance of 701 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul is 63£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Thessaloniki?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.62 GBP, 82% cheaper than Thessaloniki, with a fare of 3.44 GBP, while train tickets costs 43% less in Istanbul: 0.44 GBP against 0.77 GBP in Thessaloniki. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.39 GBP in Istanbul, 43% less than the 12.88 GBP in Thessaloniki. The price of the coffee is around 27% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 2.26 GBP, while in Thessaloniki the coffee costs 3.08 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from Thessaloniki to Istanbul are August, January and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Thessaloniki depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Thessaloniki in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, December and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Thessaloniki - Istanbul.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Thessaloniki. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Thessaloniki?
While in Thessaloniki the temperatures can reach an average of 36.3 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -3.6 ºC average degrees reported in Thessaloniki. During the winter period, Thessaloniki can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Thessaloniki and Istanbul?
The main airport route flying between Thessaloniki and Istanbul is: Makedonia Apt (SKG) to Istanbul Airport (IST). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Aegean Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Thessaloniki - Istanbul flights between Makedonia Apt (SKG) to Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
  • Aegean Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul are:
  • Aegean Airlines, stoping in Athens for 65 minutes minimun.
Flight Duration 1 h and 55 m Flights between Thessaloniki and Istanbul take, on average, 1 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £63 Cheapest price for a flight between Thessaloniki and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Makedonia Apt The airport Makedonia Apt is the departure airport operating flights between Thessaloniki and Istanbul
Arriving Airport Istanbul Airport Flights departing Thessaloniki with Istanbul as destination arrive at Istanbul Airport

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