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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 9:39 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:04 pm.

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 791 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki range from C$ 298 to C$ 444, with an average of C$ 359 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 298 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the C$ 359 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 307 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to C$ 360 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 53–C$ 140 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 264 to C$ 2,262. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 185, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 38 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 C$ 323 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 422, a difference of C$ 99.

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 at 5h 12m, compared with 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a carry-on 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.