Cheapest airlines flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, including Turkish Airlines, AEGEAN, AEGEAN has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Thessaloniki to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$64, and round-trip direct flights start at US$111.

Displayed flight fares from Thessaloniki to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Thessaloniki to Istanbul Flight Details

The distance between Thessaloniki and Istanbul is about 506.62 km. The average flying time from Thessaloniki to Istanbul is around 1 hour 27 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$64
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$111
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance506.62 km
Average flight time1 hour 27 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Thessaloniki–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul is February, with an average price of US$127; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$275.

US$275
US$201
US$127
US$53
    Cheapest
  • US$165
    Jun
  • US$256
    Jul
  • US$275
    Aug
  • US$184
    Sep
  • US$233
    Oct
  • US$139
    Nov
  • US$142
    Dec
  • US$135
    Jan
  • US$127
    Feb
  • US$129
    Mar
  • US$158
    Apr
  • US$171
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

The average price of round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul are found during March, with an average price of US$238. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to US$494.

US$494
US$366
US$238
US$110
    Cheapest
  • US$348
    Jun
  • US$332
    Jul
  • US$307
    Aug
  • US$431
    Sep
  • US$494
    Oct
  • US$345
    Nov
  • US$280
    Dec
  • US$280
    Jan
  • US$294
    Feb
  • US$238
    Mar
  • US$291
    Apr
  • US$301
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul (SKG-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AEGEAN offers one-way fares as low as US$64 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SKG to IST on Mon, Aug 3), while AEGEAN offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$111 departing on Tue, Jul 28 and returning on Sat, Aug 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines AEGEAN Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Thessaloniki to Istanbul.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1894 (21:19) AEGEAN: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- A33156 (09:46)
  • To find best deals on flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Aug 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$64.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AEGEAN.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Thessaloniki to Istanbul is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Thessaloniki to Istanbul on June 29, 2026 with AEGEAN, with prices starting at US$143.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Thessaloniki International Airport to Istanbul Airport (SKG-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Thessaloniki is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, AEGEAN provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, with fares starting at US$131.

US$97
US$131
US$166
US$201
US$235
AEGEAN
US$131
AEGEAN
SKY express
US$137
SKY express
Turkish Airlines
US$235
Turkish Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

Total flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, AEGEAN operates the most frequent flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul, with 18 flights per week.

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16
17
18
AEGEAN
18
AEGEAN
Turkish Airlines
16
Turkish Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
16
Malaysia Airlines
Gulf Air
16
Gulf Air

How many flights fly from Thessaloniki to Istanbul daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Thessaloniki to Istanbul within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday.

44
38
32
26
Highest
36
Mon
32
Tue
33
Wed
32
Thu
44
Fri
40
Sat
40
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.