Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki is Greece's second airport, located approximately 16 km south-east of the city centre.
Thessaloniki, Greece's second city, is known for its waterfront, the White Tower, the city's symbol, and a rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
How to get to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SKG
Parking near Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
In front of the terminal is the parking recognized by the airport.
Video surveillance is active, and rates are approximately 2–4 euros/hour, with a discount for daily parking.
How to get to Thessaloniki from SKG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Near the arrivals area are desks for the major car rental companies.
For the security deposit, a credit card in the driver's name is sufficient, along with driver's license and passport.
Hotels near Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Airport area and Thermi
Athina Airport Hotel is about 1.9 km from the terminal, Avalon 3.5 km, both reachable in a few minutes by car; the Hyatt Regency is about 3 km away, inside the Regency Casino complex.
Best for: Short layovers, dawn flights or those with work commitments in the Thermi area, away from the centre.
- Minutes from the terminal, convenient for those arriving late or leaving early
- The Hyatt Regency offers a 5-star standard rare so close to an airport, with the largest casino in the Balkans attached
- Thermi is a residential area with no evening life of its own, outside the casino
- For the centre and the seafront you still need 20-30 minutes by car or bus 78
Recommended hotels
- Athina Airport Hotel About 1.9 km from the terminal, it's among the hotels closest to the airport; a budget option for those who just need to sleep between two flights. View availability
- Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki 152 rooms inside the Regency Casino complex, about 3 km from the airport; an outdoor pool, a spa and the Ambrosia restaurant serving Greek cuisine. View availability
Centre - Kamara and Aristotelous
Bus 78 from the airport to the centre (railway station and Macedonia bus station) in about 45 minutes, services every 30 minutes, ticket 2 €; night bus 78N between 23:30 and 5:30.
Best for: Travellers who want the seafront, the White Tower and the venues of the centre within walking distance.
- Direct bus connection with no changes, even at night
- Galerius's Arch, the Rotunda and Aristotelous square within walking distance of the area's hotels
- No metro to the airport: the bus remains the only public option, subject to traffic on the Thessaloniki-Perea road
Recommended hotels
- Holiday Inn Thessaloniki 176 rooms on Monastiriou street, a business hotel in the heart of the city; a good base for those who get around on foot between Kamara and the seafront. View availability
- Ibis studio close to Aristotelous Square A studio flat in the Kamara area, about 800 metres from the Rotunda and Galerius's Arch and just over a kilometre from Aristotelous square. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for the country's second-largest airport.
The recommended time before departure for international flights is 2-3 hours.
Map of Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the White Tower of Thessaloniki?
The symbol of the city, an ancient defensive tower on the seafront, now home to a museum dedicated to the city's history.
Q. Does Thessaloniki have an important Byzantine heritage?
Yes, the city preserves numerous Byzantine churches, some of them UNESCO World Heritage Sites, testifying to its historic role in the Byzantine Empire.
Q. How do you get to central Thessaloniki from the airport?
By bus, which connects the airport to the centre in about 30-35 minutes.
Q. How busy is Thessaloniki airport compared to other Greek airports?
It's one of the country's main airports outside Athens, among the busiest in the summer season along with the airports of the major tourist islands, supported both by tourism towards Chalkidiki and by business traffic to Greece's second city.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
