Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Thessaloniki, Greece
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Greece's gateway to the north, serving Thessaloniki and Macedonia.
- ›Second busiest airport in Greece after Athens Eleftherios Venizelos.
- ›Operated under a 40-year concession by Fraport Greece since April 2017.
- ›Handles approximately 6–7 million passengers per year in recent pre-pandemic figures.
- ›Named after the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, reflecting the region's historical identity.
- ›Situated close to the Thessaloniki ring road, offering easy access for road travellers.
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, opened in 1930 and modernised over subsequent decades, serves Greece's second-largest city and the broader northern Aegean region. Named in honour of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, it handles a busy mix of domestic Greek routes and European charter and scheduled traffic. The airport plays a vital role connecting the culturally rich city of Thessaloniki to major hubs across Europe and beyond.
- Main Terminal — A single integrated terminal building handling all departures and arrivals, with separate domestic and international processing areas.
- Bus: OASTH city bus routes connect the airport to Thessaloniki city centre
- Taxi: Licensed taxis available at the designated rank outside arrivals
- Ride-hailing: Apps such as Beat operate in Thessaloniki for airport transfers
- Car rental: Major agencies including Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Sixt on-site
- Private transfer: Numerous pre-bookable shuttle and minibus services to city hotels
- Electra Palace Thessaloniki
- makedonia palace
- Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki
- Porto Palace Hotel
- The Met Hotel
Inside the terminal, passengers will find cafés, snack bars and a limited selection of sit-down restaurants offering Greek and international fare both before and after security. The airport's food options are modest in variety, so travellers with time to spare may prefer dining in Thessaloniki's acclaimed restaurant scene, particularly around the Ladadika and waterfront districts. Duty-free shopping is available in the international departures zone alongside light refreshment kiosks.
- The airport is roughly 15 km southeast of the city centre; allow at least 30–40 minutes by taxi during peak hours.
- Bus tickets must typically be purchased from the driver or a kiosk; have small euro notes or coins ready.
- Thessaloniki's airport can get very busy during summer charter season (June–August), so arrive early for check-in.
- The city's White Tower and Byzantine walls are worth a visit — consider booking a hotel in the historic centre rather than near the airport.
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