Cheap flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $172
Aegean Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Mon, Jul 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is currently $172
Cheapest one-way flight $114
Aegean Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Aug 5
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is currently $114
Last-minute weekend getaway $220
Air Serbia 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 14 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is currently $220
Cheapest business class flights $572
Lufthansa 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is currently $572
Fastest flight 1 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–240
September
Most expensive
Typical prices: $220–345

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $239
    Typical price: $205–335
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - SKG Every day
  • Aegean
    Nonstop
    from $188
    Typical price: $185–295
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - SKG Every Mon, Fri
    142 weekly connecting flights
    IST - SKG Every day
  • SKY express
    from $338
    Typical price: $310–610
    32 weekly connecting flights
    IST - SKG Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $247
    Typical price: $395–790
    16 weekly connecting flights
    IST - SKG Every day
  • LOT
    from $4,023
    Typical price: $3,350–4,050
    11 weekly connecting flights
    IST - SKG Every day
  • Air Serbia
    from $210
    Typical price: $195–375
    9 weekly connecting flights
    IST - SKG Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 45 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 21 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Thessaloniki

  • Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG)
    Thessaloniki Greece 24 min 8 mi
  • Αεροδρόμιο Καβάλας «Μέγας Αλέξανδρος» (Kavala Airport “Megas Alexandros”) (KVA)
    Kavala Greece 2 hr 5 min 89 mi
  • Ioannina National Airport King Pyrros (IOA)
    Ioannina Greece 3 hr 3 min 129 mi
  • Alexandroupolis National Airport Demokritos (AXD)
    Alexandroupoli Greece 3 hr 16 min 158 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $145 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki recently found on Google Flights was with Aegean from $172. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $114.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $239, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $188, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest SKY express flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $338, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $247, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $4,023, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Air Serbia flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $210, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki starts at $172 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $114 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.
Thessaloniki has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot weather Apr–Sep, the peak tourist season. The lively Reworks International Music Festival (Sep) features concerts with DJs and current trends in music. The Dimitria Festival (Sep–Oct), in honor of the city’s patron saint, offers theater, opera, art, dance and literature. Oct–Mar has generally mild weather. The Thessaloniki International Film Festival (Oct/Nov, dates vary) focuses on independent cinema. Dec is also a popular month to visit.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG) .

In terms of flights, Aegean is the most popular. Aegean offers 2 nonstop flights and 142 connecting flights per week. Aegean flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Thessaloniki are:
  • SKY express offers 32 connecting flights per week. SKY express flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG) .
  • Lufthansa offers 16 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG) .
  • LOT offers 11 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG) .
  • Air Serbia offers 9 connecting flights per week. Air Serbia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Thessaloniki.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki recently found on Google Flights was with Aegean from $172. The cheapest one-way flight was with Aegean from $114.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $239, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $188, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest SKY express flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $338, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $247, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $4,023, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Air Serbia flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is $210, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
Turkish Airlines and Aegean fly direct from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Aegean direct flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Thessaloniki at price $220 is offered by Air Serbia from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18.
Turkish Airlines and Aegean fly direct from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Aegean direct flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki start at $172 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27 with Aegean.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki start at $572 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki start at $172 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Thessaloniki starts at $220 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18 with Air Serbia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Thessaloniki at price $220 is offered by Air Serbia from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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