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Cheapest round-trip
$162
Typical prices: $390-$221
Aegean Airlines
Wed 7/1Wed 7/8
IST - SKG • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$73
Typical prices: $102-$159
Aegean Airlines
Wed 7/8
IST - SKG • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $162 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines. Average duration is 1h 25m
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Thessaloniki

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Aegean Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:05 pm
IST
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SKG
1h 30mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SKG
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
$162Aegean Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
Aegean Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:05 pm
IST
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SKG
1h 30mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SKG
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
$174Aegean Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 3:50 pm
IST
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SKG
6h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SKG
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
$189Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 6
Aegean Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:05 pm
IST
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SKG
1h 30mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SKG
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
$194Aegean Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 am - 3:10 am
IST
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SKG
22h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SKG
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
$199Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26
Air Serbia Logo
4:25 am - 3:25 pm
IST
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SKG
11h 00m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:10 pm - 3:00 pm
SKG
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IST
22h 50m
1 stop
$212Air Serbia
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
Aegean Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 12:40 am
IST
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SKG
3h 45m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SKG
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
$213Aegean Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:05 pm
IST
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SKG
1h 30mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 10:25 pm
SKG
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IST
8h 40m
1 stop
$220Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 3:50 pm
IST
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SKG
6h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SKG
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
$228Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
Aegean Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 12:40 am
IST
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SKG
3h 45m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SKG
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
$229Aegean Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki departing in July.

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 Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 February, where tickets cost $213 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $362 and $304 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $124, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Thessaloniki flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki was $73 for a one-way ticket and $162 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 $226 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 $265 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $112 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Makedonia.
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,Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the 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 878 reviews
7.9Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.4Food
8.6Crew
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Aegan Airlines compensates for its outdated business-class seats with excellent food and onboard crew service. Launge was also excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
JTR - ATH
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Aegan Airlines compensates for its outdated business-class seats with excellent food and onboard crew service. Launge was also excellent.

For a business class, it barely met the standards of a basic economy on most carriers. The seat would barely recline; no pillow or blanket unless you ask a crew member; no leg rest (at least in the 1st row). The crew was friendly and attentive, except for one male crew member who was very inconsiderate toward many business passengers who were already sleeping or trying to sleep, slamming the doors of the kitchen compartments. He did so twice till another passenger complained to him. Overall, business class is an economy experience except for the food.

On every Aegean flight it seems, they ask people to check in carry on luggage. That seems to happen less often with other airlines for some reason. The food is very basic for a full service airline. We do not need a meal with trays, but something of higher quality (even just higher quality pies) would be better. The cabin crew was very nice and professional, though.

Seats that recline. Ice for soft drinks. No charge for did drinks. Wifi.

Aegean Airlines was great! Great spirit, very helpful and efficient. Overall Aegean Airlines was a great experience.

The flight was excellent but the onboard WiFi wasn’t working.

The flight was full. The young man in the seat in front of me had reclined and I asked him to put the seat up just a bit because it was encroaching my space quite a lot. Turned out he couldn't because the mechanism was broken. The choice was all the way up or all the way down, no in-between.

The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

The crew was awesome. There was a school group of about 60 14 year-olds. The food is standard greek fare, Baklava was pre-packaged like it would normally be sold in a vending machine, and it was the highlight of the meal. Plane was in great shape, and seating was like a any A319 you would experience at a national-level carrier (i.e. not like Ryan Air). Like many European airports, they bused us to the plane, so the process of boarding groups is useless, and not well understood by infrequent travelers.

Departing from the Parikia apport on Paros was chaos. It is a 3rd world airport, and my home has more square footage. Olympic Air has several instances where there are less than two hours between flights leaving Paros. Further, there are two airlines at the airport, so airport resources are limited. With only one check in desk for each airline, the folks who are getting on the earlier flight are the only people who are able to check in. So, don't get there too early to check in. Also, the airport waiting area, after you go through security only holds about 1/2 of a plane's worth of people. So, the security line also has the same restrictions as the check in desks. Depending upon what time you get there, two queues will extend into the entry road. If your plan departs within the hour, go up to the front of the building and check to see which flight they are checking in or running through security.

Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Our flight attendant was stellar with great anticipation and attention to details. Food was very good, and overall flight, though very long, was really good.

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

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