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Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to Thessaloniki (IST-SKG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.
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Air Serbia Logo
4:35 pm - 3:25 pmIST-SKG
22h 50m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:10 pm - 3:30 amSKG-IST
11h 20m1 stop
$207Air Serbia
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Tue, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 5
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:35 am - 10:35 amIST-SKG
6h 00m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 2:20 amSKG-IST
4h 55m1 stop
$211Aegean Airlines
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Fri, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 15
Sky Express Logo
9:30 am - 9:30 pmIST-SKG
12h 00m1 stop
Sky Express Logo
11:00 pm - 8:30 amSKG-IST
9h 30m1 stop
$215Sky Express
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Thu, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 10
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:35 am - 10:35 amIST-SKG
6h 00m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 3:00 pmSKG-IST
3h 45m1 stop
$217Aegean Airlines
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Fri, Jul 25 - Fri, Aug 1
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9:30 am - 5:55 pmIST-SKG
8h 25m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 2:20 amSKG-IST
35h 15m2 stops
Thu, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 10
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9:30 am - 5:55 pmIST-SKG
8h 25m1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:05 amSKG-IST
1h 30mnonstop
Thu, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 8:25 pmIST-SKG
1h 25mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 10:45 pmSKG-IST
1h 30mnonstop
$256Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 8:45 amIST-SKG
1h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 11:05 amSKG-IST
1h 30mnonstop
$266Turkish Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Wed, Jun 4
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 pm - 6:00 pmIST-SKG
24h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 pm - 9:20 pmSKG-IST
27h 05m2 stops
$451Lufthansa
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Tue, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 9
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 pm - 9:55 pmIST-SKG
7h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 pm - 9:20 pmSKG-IST
27h 05m2 stops
$486Lufthansa
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Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 9
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Thessaloniki flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki is January, where tickets cost $205 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $381 and $354 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

When to book flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Thessaloniki based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Thessaloniki flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki was $98 for a one-way ticket and $207 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Thessaloniki?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Thessaloniki from Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Thessaloniki flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Thessaloniki.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki, Aegean Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki are Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $220 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $275 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Thessaloniki from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Thessaloniki with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and SKG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Thessaloniki from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $176 or less one-way and $248 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Thessaloniki Makedonia

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

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Direct returns

Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +1 more

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Top airlines flying from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Thessaloniki. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Thessaloniki? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 739 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.3Food
6.9Entertainment
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

10.0 ExcellentJeffrey, Apr 2025HER - MUC
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

Lovely experience with Aegean. The crew felt with some extremely rude customers with professionalism and poise. The flight went off without a hitch and even landed early!

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

5 unnecessary control before get in the craft. It is exagerated and very inefficient

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

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