Cheapest Direct Flight
Aegean Airlines
16 Oct, Fri
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 55m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
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Quick Flight Summary from Thessaloniki to Athens
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price 203 SAR
- Direct flight duration 55 min
- Arrival airports ATH
- Best days to book Thursday, Saturday
- Average over the last 30 days 276 SAR
Cheapest flights from Thessaloniki to Athens
Aegean Airlines
29 Oct, Thu
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 55m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
Shortest Flight
Aegean Airlines
30 Oct, Fri
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 50m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
Aegean Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 55m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
Aegean Airlines
2 Oct, Fri
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 55m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
Aegean Airlines
3 Oct, Sat
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 55m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
Aegean Airlines
7 Oct, Wed
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 55m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
Aegean Airlines
8 Oct, Thu
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 55m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
Aegean Airlines
10 Oct, Sat
Thessaloniki – Athens
0h 55m
Non-stop
SKG–ATH
Last update: 20 September 2026 11:42
Estimated Prices for Thessaloniki to Athens Flights
Cheapest Day14 October Wednesday
Best Price
192 SAR
Average Price
264 SAR
472 SAR
192 SAR
Key Features of the Airlines
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Thessaloniki City Center
Thessaloniki - Makedonia Airport
Taking a bus is the most preferred option to reach the airport; however, you can also benefit from the taxi option that is another alternative you can prefer. In addition, car rental option is also available if you want to explore the beauties of the city and enjoy the comfort of traveling in the city by car.
Taxi
Considering the bus services are available in Thessaloniki all day long, taking a taxi seems to be a luxurious option. However, you can make a comfortable and safe journey without having any problem by taking a taxi that allows you to reach the airport from the city center in about half an hour and catch your flight.
Bus
You can directly get to the airport by the bus lines 78, 78A and 78N that you can take from Macedonia Intercity Bus Station or from other bus stops in the city. You can buy tickets from the ticket vending machines on the buses and arrive at the airport in about one hour.
Rent a car
Renting a car is another option you can prefer to get to Macedonia (Thessaloniki) Airport. You can rent a car of any brand and model from all car rental companies providing this service in the city center.
Airport Information
There is a three-storey terminal building at the airport. The ground floor is only used for arrivals and divided into two sections as domestic and international arrivals. The first floor of the terminal building is for the departing (outgoing) passengers and there are also shopping stores, waiting halls, snack bars and kiosks on this floor. The second floor of the airport has two restaurants and many bars where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.
Transportation to Athens City Center from Airport
Athens Intl. Airport
The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the cities that informs much of today with its history and culture, and for this reason attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Over 15 million visitors pass through the only airport of Athens, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport. It’s possible to reach Athens centre, located 20 km away from the airport by metro, train, taxi, rental car, and bus.
Bus
Elefterios Venizelos International Airport is one of the airports with the most convenient methods of reaching the city centre. You can reach the central locations of Sintagma Square, Athena Academy, and Agios Fanourious by taking the X95 from the bus stops located in front of the airport administration building. The journey to the city centre should take around an hour. Once you are at the 16th stop, Evangelismos Hospital, you can take either walk, or take the 732 bus for three stops, to reach Sintagma Square.
You can also reach various areas in Athens from the airport by taking buses 54, 608, 622, 732, and 815.
Train – Metro
There’s been a recent switch in Athens from Greek to Latin alphabet for station names, however the Latin alphabet is not yet used everywhere. This is why it’s probably a good idea to keep an idea of how many stops you need to go when using public transport. You should pay attention to this detail is you take the train from Venizelos Airport to the centre.
The M3 line goes all the way to Sintagma from the airport. Sintagma is the 15th stop. Once you’ve reached Sintagma Square, the home of the Greek Parliament, then you can reach Omonia, another important centre, in just 3 stops by taking the metro. There is also a train line going directly to Port Pire from the airport.
Taxi
It’s possible to reach everywhere in the city by taking a taxi from the airport, however the fixed fare is only applied to Sintagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia. The good conversation of Athenian taxi drivers can be an additional bonus.
Car Rental
You can explore the various areas of Athens and Greece by renting a car at Venizelos Airport. The airport does offer its own car rental service alongside the many car rental agencies. Once you’ve rented your car you should travel 9km along the A64 and then join up with the Attiki highway. This will take you directly to centre of Athens.
Athens Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Saturday
19 Sep
31°18°
Today
Sunday
20 Sep
31°20°
Monday
21 Sep
31°19°
Tuesday
22 Sep
25°18°
Wednesday
23 Sep
24°16°
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Which airports can I use for Thessaloniki-Athens flights?
Which airports can I use for Thessaloniki-Athens flights?
For Thessaloniki-Athens flights, you can use Thessaloniki - Makedonia Airport as departure airport, and Athens Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Thessaloniki-Athens and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Thessaloniki-Athens and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Thessaloniki-Athens is 303 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour.
Which day is the most convenient for Thessaloniki-Athens flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Thessaloniki-Athens flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Thessaloniki-Athens flights is Wednesday.
Thessaloniki-Athens: which airline is better value on this route?
Thessaloniki-Athens: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Aegean Airlines starts from approximately 192 SAR.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Aegean Airlines | 192 SAR | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund |
 SKY express | 266 SAR | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund |
Last update: 19.09.2026
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