Ankara to Thessaloníki flights
Thessaloníki lies 845 km (525 mi) west of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Ankara | Thessaloníki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Greece |
| Population | 3.5 million | 317,778 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | SKG, 14 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Thessaloníki
Crossing from Turkey into Greece: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Thessaloníki
Thessaloníki is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,286-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | SKG | 14 km (9 mi) | 11,286 ft | 22 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Thessaloníki from Ankara?
845 km (525 mi) in a straight line, west of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Thessaloníki by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Thessaloníki?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Thessaloníki flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).
What currency do I need in Thessaloníki?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.