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SKG Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

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Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) serves Thessaloniki, about 14 km south of Thessaloniki. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASKG
ICAOLGTS
ServesThessaloniki
From centre14 km
Non-stop54
Airlines25
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation7 m

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The airport in numbers

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5.9M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 6.9M in 2019.

Opened
1948
78 years ago
Passengers / year
5.9M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
6.9M
in 2019
Elevation
7 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Fraport Greece
Passengers per year, 1994–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to Thessaloniki

The airport is about 14 km south of Thessaloniki, about 29 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Athens: blue Metro line 3 straight to Syntagma, plus the X95 bus all night. Thessaloniki and the island airports are bus-only.

Taxi & apps: Athens has a flat day/night fare to the centre, posted on the rear window. Uber dispatches regular taxis (Uber Taxi); Bolt and FreeNow are active. Estimated fare to the centre: €16–€25.

Tipping: Round up; no fixed percentage.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~29 min€16–€25
Private transfer~29 minfixed upfront
Car rental~29 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€16–€25 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Thessaloniki ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 54 destinations, operated by 25 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Aegean Airlines · Ryanair · Air Berlin · Olympic Airlines · easyJet · Lufthansa · Germanwings · All America · Air Nippon · Big Sky Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Thessaloniki shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki?
Athens: blue Metro line 3 straight to Syntagma, plus the X95 bus all night. Thessaloniki and the island airports are bus-only. The airport is about 14 km south of Thessaloniki, about 29 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to Thessaloniki?
Roughly €16–€25 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?
Athens has a flat day/night fare to the centre, posted on the rear window. Uber dispatches regular taxis (Uber Taxi); Bolt and FreeNow are active.
What's the cheapest way from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to Thessaloniki?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Athens: blue Metro line 3 straight to Syntagma, plus the X95 bus all night. Thessaloniki and the island airports are bus-only.
Can I get from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Athens: blue Metro line 3 straight to Syntagma, plus the X95 bus all night. Thessaloniki and the island airports are bus-only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?
About 54 destinations, including Athens, Duesseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart. 25 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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