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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
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 Flight Deals from Thessaloniki to Istanbul (SKG-IST)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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 Thessaloniki to Istanbul

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Recent one-way flight deals from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Thessaloniki to Istanbul found on KAYAK recently.

Recent last minute flight deals from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Leaving soon but still want a bargain? Check out these latest deals for last minute flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul.

Recent direct flight deals from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

The latest deals for direct flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul so you can sit back and relax without the need for a layover.

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Flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Thessaloniki, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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 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 January, where tickets cost $204 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of tickets is $308 and $283 respectively.

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

The average 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 $617, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

November
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Thessaloniki and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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.

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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 $210 or less one-way and $653 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

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

Nonstop departures

Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Thessaloniki Makedonia

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air, +2 more

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Top airlines 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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Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 765 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentGeorge Roth, Oct 2024ATH - MXP
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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.

I love flying with Aegean. Crew is always polite and empathetic. Boardi

The flight was good. There was free WiFi which was fantastic. The crew was a bit rude and short tempered. The landing was super smooth

Flight was late leaving which made connecting in Athen very hard. Baggage took an hour to come out. Come on… for such a small plane. Need to step up your game Aegean!

The flight was delayed for no reason by 30 min making my connection very hard to get.

Flight had delays as always. It has been very disappointing as the last 4 times I’ve travelled with Aegean we always had delays.

Got boarded on the plane on time and held there without moving for 2h to avoid paying delay fees. typical Aegean airlines. They should have left us on the gate and do the boarding when we are ready to go.

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Seats were in disrepair. Seat back pockets were all broken. Seats recline very far, which is comfortable for occupant, but confining for person behind.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

The flight and crew members was excellent. The food was nice too. Over all service and time is commendable.

Very bad from ISTACC leg of flight specifically the seats. These seats are for economy not for Business class. I suppose when flying to a third world country you can fly any craft and no one questions it. I was very disappointed for that leg of the flight. This needs to change.

The flight attendants were very attentive and recognized that I had a very short layover for my connecting flight. The head flight attendant went out of his way to find out my connecting gate and ensure that I expedited the aircraft quickly.

Plane was hot in our section of aircraft making it difficult to rest. We informed the staff but adjustments were not made. Seats were terribly uncomfortable- unlike the other long haul flights we have flown on Turkish Airlines. It seems both issues are due to plane being an older Airbus

Turkish airlines always is an excellent airline, bottle water, comfort kits were provided. Decent food on board, friendly staffs.

The food was disgusting that only what i wanted to say

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