Travelling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Thessaloniki.
Every week, there are 36 Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, go for the 09:30 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:35 with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SKG to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SKG and IST include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is R 1,196. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 2,658. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SKG to IST.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SKG to IST is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Of the flights that depart from Thessaloniki International Airport, 79.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Thessaloniki to Thessaloniki International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SKG? If you've booked an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you're taking a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SKG to IST sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.
