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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul (SKG-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul

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Everything you should know

When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
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Wed 10/8
SKG - IST • multi-stop
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SKG - IST • multi-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Thessaloniki to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport, 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $199 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $344 and $317 respectively.

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

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 $226, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport, 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.

When to book flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Thessaloniki to Istanbul flights

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Thessaloniki and on arrival in Istanbul.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Thessaloniki to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

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

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

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

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

    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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Thessaloniki with another airline. Booking your flights between Thessaloniki and IST 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $330 or less one-way and $569 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airline flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul? 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.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3993 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
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Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

6.0 GoodSteve, Oct 2025LHR - IST
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Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

What I did not like was that the airline changed my seat in Bodrum to one that was not in business class. Up until that moment I was in seat 1A. Then suddenly they told me I was in seat 1K and my "tablet was not working". - meaning my tv screen. I said that was not ok and they said go tell them in Istanbul. Each Turkish Air rep that I consulted told me there were no available seats in Business class. Finally I talked to the 4 airline representatives outside the lounge. When I talked to a woman and explained I wanted to change my seat back to what I had, A lady consulted something, asked me if I signed anything, then turned to a man nearby and spoke in Turkish. The man consulted someone and spoke in Turkish to the woman. Then she said my seat was now A1. Why was my seat changed out of business class in the first place? What would have happened if I had not talked to someone at the lounge? I am totally confused.

THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

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