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Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Aegean Airlines

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

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 303 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to C$ 355 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 55–C$ 138 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.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 312 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 435, a difference of C$ 123. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 8:49 am
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 10:09 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 38% above the route average of C$ 352. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 253 to C$ 1,015. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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$ 191, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 11m, compared with 20h 06m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Centauro
• GREEN MOTION
• ABBYCAR
• Ok Mobility

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki range from C$ 293 to C$ 447, with an average of C$ 352 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 293 counts as a good deal.