Thessaloniki Airport "Macedonia"
International Airport
IATA Code: SKG, ICAO Code: LGTS
Airport location
Thessaloniki International Airport “Macedonia” is located 13 km (8.1 mi) southeast of the city center, near the Municipality of Thermi.
Distance from Thessaloniki Airport to: | |
White Tower of Thessaloniki | 16 km |
Thessaloniki Port | 18 km |
Thessaloniki Train Station | 20 km |
Coach Station (Macedonia) | 21 km |
Coach Station (Chalkidiki) | 9 km |
Kallithea | 77 km |
Chaniotis | 92 km |
Katerini | 99 km |
Serres | 101 km |
Veria | 102 km |
Ouranoupoli | 119 km |
From and To Thessaloniki Airport
By car and motorbike
The airport is connected via the National Road ΕΟ67 with the city's major road arteries in the southeast, the EO16 and the A24. The journey time from Thessaloniki airport to the city center is approximately 25 minutes. GPS Address: Thessaloniki Airport, 55103, Greece
By bus
Thessaloniki airport is linked by direct bus services to the city center (routes 01Χ and 01Ν).
The airport bus station is located outside the Arrivals hall.
Tickets are sold at the info kiosk of the bus station and onboard.
Bus fares – one way: €1,80 (regular fare) or €0,90 (discount fare).
Bus rides between the airport and Thessaloniki take 40 – 50 minutes.
For further information, call on +30 2310 981.100 or visit: oasth.gr/en/
By Taxi
There is a taxi rank directly in front of the Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-book a taxi to pick you up at the airport.
The driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name on it.
Passengers arriving by taxi will be dropped off directly outside the main Terminal.
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Car Hire
Renting a vehicle lets you travel at your own leisure and get to the spots you want to visit quickly and hassle-free.
Thessaloniki Airport has six of the largest global car-hire firms with desks in the Arrivals area of the Main Terminal Building.
Contact details of the official car hire agencies:
Company | Telephone | |
Avance | +30 2310 489296 | skagpt@avance.gr |
Avis / Budget | +30 2310 473858 | thessaloniki-ap@avis.gr |
Hertz / Thrifty |
+30 2310 473952 | reservations@hertz.gr, reservations@thrifty.com.gr |
Sixt | 30 2310 476508 | sdskthess@sixt.gr |
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Car Rental Tips
1. Book your car rental vehicle in advance. Pre-booking your car ensures you will get a better price, a wider choice of cars and the guarantee that it will be waiting for you when you arrive at the airport.
In that way, you will save time waiting at the airport’s counters and secure the most affordable rates as well as the car of your choice.
2. A credit card is required as a form of security deposit.
3. Before you drive away make sure any damage on the car is recorded on the paperwork the company has given you.
Flight Status (Arrivals - Departures)
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Airport Contact Information
✆ Telephone | +30 2310 985000 |
📠 Fax | +30 2310 475555 |
📧 Feedback form | skg-airport.gr/en/skg/feedback |
✉ Postal address | Thessaloniki Airport "Macedonia" P.O. BOX 22605, Thessaloniki, Greece |
Useful Links
1. Airlines
2. Airport Parking
3. Shops
4. Cafes and Restaurants
5. Thessaloniki airport weather forecast
6. Accomodation
General Info about Thessaloniki Airport
Thessaloniki Airport “Macedonia” is the third busiest airport in Greece and the 65th busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic. In 2021, it handled 3.449.658 passengers, a 49% increase from 2020. It is used by over 30 airlines flying to more than 90 destinations in 25 countries.
The airport has two runways (with a length of 3.440m and 2.410m respectively) along with two operational terminals (T1 and T2).
Airport Facilities: ATMs (Alpha, Eurobank, Euronet, National, Pireaus), Currency exchange desks, Cafes, Restaurants, Duty-Free shops, Two Business Lounges (Aegean Business Lounge and Skyserv Lounge), Babycare Room, Baggage wrap service (Departures area-Hall B), Post office, free WiFi, Charging Stations for electronic devices, First Aid Station.
Parking: There is a variety of car parking lots including Long and Short Stay options.
Hotels: There are no hotels within the airport.
Airport Name: Thessaloniki Airport is named after Macedonia, the geographical and historical region of the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe.
Facts and information about Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia.
The Municipality of Thessaloniki has a population of 324,766 (2011). The Thessaloniki Metropolitan Area includes 11 municipalities and reaches a population of 1.012.297 (2011).
Built near the sea, it is a modern metropolis bearing the marks of its stormy history and its cosmopolitan character, which give it a special beauty and charm.
Thessaloniki is one of the Balkans’ leading tourism destinations, with 2,4 million overnight stays in 2019.
Best places to visit in Thessaloniki: White Tower, Thessaloniki Waterfront, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Rotunda of Galerius, Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki’s old town.