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Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Turkish Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Thessaloniki. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $219 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to $257 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $47–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $226 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $315, a difference of $89. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki:

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 8:49 am
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 10:09 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 38% above the route average of $254. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki takes 1h 24m, covering 306 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $93, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 11m, compared with 20h 06m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Centauro
• GREEN MOTION
• ABBYCAR
• Ok Mobility

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Thessaloniki range from $212 to $324, with an average of $254 over the past 12 months. Anything below $212 counts as a good deal.