How to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 493 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | €79 | 13h 25m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
| Fastest found | €148 | 8h 40m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
| No flights | €110 | 30h 40m | 3 transfers | ferry, bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightIstanbul → Athens
Sky Express - 2busAthens → Thessaloniki
FlixBus
How the trip from Istanbul to Thessaloniki works
Start with a Sky Express flight from Istanbul to Athens, about 1h 25m. Transfer in Athens and continue by FlixBus bus on to Thessaloniki (7h 25m). In total it's roughly EUR 79 over 13h 25m, 1 transfer.
Who runs Istanbul to Thessaloniki
The Istanbul to Thessaloniki route is operated by Sky Express, FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Getting from Istanbul to Thessaloniki without flying
There is a ground route from Istanbul to Thessaloniki: about 30h 40m by ferry, bus. Slower than flying, but you skip the airport entirely.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
The most useful route takes about 13h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Thessaloniki from Istanbul?
About 493 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Thessaloniki cost?
The best price in our latest search was €79. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 13h 25m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 13h 25m.
Which operators run Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
This route is run by Sky Express, FlixBus. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry, bus takes about 30h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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