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Taxis are readily available outside the airport's arrivals area. They provide a quick and easy way to go to your location in Thessaloniki or the neighboring areas. If you prefer the privacy of having your own vehicle, you can get one from one of the airport's rental car providers. There are also public buses provided by Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH) that connect the airport to nearby destinations.

Yes, there are several hotels in the vicinity of Athens International Airport (ATH). For example, Sofitel Athens Airport, which is directly connected to the airport terminal via a covered walkway, and Holiday Inn Athens Attica Avenue - Airport West, which is around 5 kilometers from the airport. These airport hotels are great for travelers with early or late-night flights, layovers, or who simply want to be close to the airport.

SKG is the primary airport serving Thessaloniki and the neighboring areas. There are various cities and towns accessible from the airport, including Thessaloniki, which is around 13 kilometers northwest of the airport. Perea is a beach town about 7 kilometers west of the airport, while Kalamaria is about 11 kilometers southwest of the airport.

If you're flying from Athens to Thessaloniki with a lot of luggage, you'll need a carrier with a more flexible carry-on policy. Aegean carriers and Sky Express have the best carry-on policies among the carriers that fly this route.

Among airlines operating Athens to Thessaloniki flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Thessaloniki. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flights from Athens to Thessaloniki usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Thessaloniki:

• Economy class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 14 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Athens to Thessaloniki route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 113 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 132 €, a difference of 19 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Thessaloniki route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Thessaloniki flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 17%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Thessaloniki:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 and lands at 7:51
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 0:51.

The flight takes about 0h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of 122 €. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Thessaloniki takes 0h 56m, covering 481 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Athens to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 65 €, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Centauro
• GREEN MOTION
• ABBYCAR
• Ok Mobility

Return flights from Athens to Thessaloniki range from 103 € to 146 €, with an average of 122 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 103 € counts as a good deal.