Flights to Thessaloníki
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,286 ft, SKG can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 22 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Thessaloníki
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thessaloníki to Istanbul | Turkey | 508 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Thessaloníki to Cairo | Egypt | 1,396 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Thessaloníki to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,222 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Thessaloníki to Giza | Egypt | 1,399 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Thessaloníki to Ankara | Turkey | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Thessaloníki to Bursa | Turkey | 521 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Thessaloníki to İzmir | Turkey | 437 km (272 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Thessaloníki to Rome | Italy | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Thessaloníki to Gaziantep | Turkey | 1,311 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Thessaloníki to Aleppo | Syria | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Thessaloníki to Beirut | Lebanon | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Thessaloníki to Bucharest | Romania | 495 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Thessaloníki to Adana | Turkey | 1,147 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Thessaloníki to Budapest | Hungary | 823 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Thessaloníki to Warsaw | Poland | 1,297 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Thessaloníki to Vienna | Austria | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Thessaloníki to Damascus | Syria | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Thessaloníki to Munich | Germany | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Thessaloníki to Kayseri | Turkey | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Thessaloníki to Konya | Turkey | 877 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Thessaloníki to Milan | Italy | 1,237 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Thessaloníki to Antalya | Turkey | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Thessaloníki to Shanghai | China | 8,454 km (5,253 mi) | about 11 h 35 min |
| Thessaloníki to Chongqing | China | 7,423 km (4,612 mi) | about 10 h 16 min |
| Thessaloníki to Chengdu | China | 7,156 km (4,446 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Thessaloníki to Beijing | China | 7,506 km (4,664 mi) | about 10 h 22 min |
| Thessaloníki to Tianjin | China | 7,609 km (4,728 mi) | about 10 h 30 min |
| Thessaloníki to Wuhan | China | 7,958 km (4,945 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Thessaloníki to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,661 km (2,896 mi) | about 6 h 44 min |
| Thessaloníki to Xi’an | China | 7,313 km (4,544 mi) | about 10 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Thessaloníki?
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SKG from Thessaloníki city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Thessaloníki on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.