Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Thessaloniki to Istanbul

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Thessaloniki to Istanbul Schedule

Thessaloniki to Istanbul Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sky Express Economy 01:45 - 11:30€ 144.84
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK188209:20 - 11:45€ 185.64
Air Serbia Economy 16:15 - 16:45€ 125.98
Simeonidis Tours Standard AC 20:00 - 06:00€ 45.13
EasyJet Economy 23:20 - 12:40€ 147.90

Transportation from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Facts about the transport from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Cheapest Transport$49
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure4:15 PM
Latest Departure9:50 PM
Departures per day3
Distance587 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Serbia, Simeonidis Tours, Turkish Airlines

How to get from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Travelling between Thessaloniki and Istanbul is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 162.97 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 48.23.

How long does it take to get from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Thessaloniki and Istanbul depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Thessaloniki and Istanbul. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 30m to reach Istanbul.

How much does it cost to get from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

Travelling between Thessaloniki and Istanbul can be as cheap as USD 48.23 if you opt for a Simeonidis Tours bus and as expensive as USD 162.97 if you buy a Turkish Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Thessaloniki and Istanbul ?

  • 2 from Thessaloniki to Istanbul starting from 16:15 Thessaloniki Airport until 21:50 Thessaloniki Airport
  • 1 from Thessaloniki to Istanbul starting from 20:00 Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours until 20:00 Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Thessaloniki to Istanbul.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 134.66.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Thessaloniki and Istanbul

Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Thessaloniki to Istanbul overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Thessaloniki and Istanbul

Simeonidis Tours

What is the most popular transport to get from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus