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

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 08:49
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 22:04.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki takes 1h 24m, covering 306 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki range from £159 to £237, with an average of £192 over the past 12 months. Anything below £159 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the £192 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £164 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with £193 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £68, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

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
• GREEN MOTION
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

Connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 22% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £173 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £226, a difference of £53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 12m, compared to 20h 06m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Thessaloniki is 1 hour behind Istanbul Airport (Eastern European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport 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.

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

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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