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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

Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
Aegean Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 9:10 pmIST-SKG
9h 55m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 9:00 pmSKG-IST
3h 40m1 stop
$183Aegean Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 3:35 pmIST-SKG
23h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:05 pm - 4:50 pmSKG-IST
23h 45m1 stop
$202Air Serbia
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 3:35 pmIST-SKG
23h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:05 pm - 4:50 pmSKG-IST
23h 45m1 stop
$203Air Serbia
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Sat, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:40 amIST-SKG
1h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 12:20 amSKG-IST
1h 35mnonstop
$213Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:40 amIST-SKG
1h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 12:20 amSKG-IST
1h 35mnonstop
$218Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 9:10 pmIST-SKG
9h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:00 pmSKG-IST
22h 00m2 stops
$221Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:40 amIST-SKG
1h 20mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:00 pmSKG-IST
12h 30m1 stop
$224Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 1:05 pmIST-SKG
20h 10m1 stop
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 4:55 pmSKG-IST
26h 15m1 stop
$281KLM
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 11:15 pmIST-SKG
17h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:10 am - 10:45 pmSKG-IST
13h 35m2 stops
$715Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 11:15 pmIST-SKG
17h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:10 am - 10:45 pmSKG-IST
13h 35m2 stops
$717Lufthansa
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Aegean Airlines
Cheapest • from $183 (round-trip)
Aegean Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Cheapest round-trip
$183
Typical prices: $204-301
Aegean Airlines
Thu 11/20Thu 11/27
IST - SKG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$203
Typical prices: $217-332
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/20Thu 11/27
IST - SKG • Non-stop
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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.

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 November.

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

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 September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $362 and $298 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $258 on average.

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, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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.
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki was $68 for a one-way ticket and $183 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 $211 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 $264 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 $133 or less one-way and $130 or less round-trip.

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 805 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Every one was attentive, the food was really very good . All and all was an excellent experience .

10.0 ExcellentJudit, Oct 2025ATH - BUD
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Every one was attentive, the food was really very good . All and all was an excellent experience .

There was no enterteinment onboard. Food was good, and service too.

It was a short flight. It did leave about 15 minutes late but other than that everything went well!! There was no food service or entertainment so can’t comment on any of that.

Not good, the seat was broken and the middle seat table was not lowering, no option on the food, despite the business class wasn’t full. In the menu offered they had fish or chicken, no chicken available when was my turn (seating in raw 2!)

For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

it was hard to find the check in at the airport no signs food was average

Short flight. Was not told if there was a kosher option for the snack.

Lost my bagage on the first leg of our trip. Not even on the transfer but on the first flight they didnt put our bagage

The crew aboard Aegean were excellent, they picked on our son’s anxiety and immediately came to the rescue to see what they could do to make it go away.

My experience with a GNA was extremely poor. My original flight was canceled. They put me on another flight. Four hours later. They changed my seat number to the last row where I had no room at all and it cost me $120 for luggage. Additionally, I missed my ferry in Paris Athens. I had to rebook my ferry and I could not get a refund so by them canceling the trip for four hours it caused me no ferry to go to Betsy. I had to find a room that night. The only one I could find was at the Hyatt grand in Athens And I lost a night. Stay at Betsy that I had already prepaid so no my experience was awful. Additionally, they never said on any intercom that Greece was one hour ahead of Paris so that was a problem. We had no idea and when it was never communicated to us

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

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