Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia SKG

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki

Aegean Airlines operates direct flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki year-round. You can also fly with Aegean Airlines from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki via Athens. Israir offers seasonal and charter Tel Aviv Thessaloniki flights. The duration of the flight is approximately 2:30 hours.

Terminal Information - Departing

Flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki depart from Ben Gurion Airport TLV - נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון Terminal 3. The train station is located just outside the terminal on level -1. The train arrives every 30 minutes during the day, but it doesn’t operate on weekends and Jewish Holidays. It’s recommended to arrive at least three hours before departure to allow enough time for stress-free security checks.

The Duty-Free stores offer thousands of items to buy, including clothes, shoes, domestic and international alcoholic beverages, jewelry, books, music, cosmetics, and of course - the iconic $200 tax-free offers on electronics and gadgets. You don’t need to carry anything with you on flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki; store it at the Duty-Free and pick it up when you return to Israel - פטור ושמור service.

Are you a member of a premium credit card? Check the Dan Lounges for a discount and under certain conditions even for free. Free Wifi service is available in all areas of the airport for the whole duration of your stay.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki arrive at Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia SKG, located 13 km south of the iconic White Tower of Thessaloniki. The airport has one terminal building with three floors. You can reach your destination in the city by bus number 78. The duration of the ride is 45 minutes, and it runs every 30 minutes. Bus X1 (N1 at night) is a non-stop service from the airport to the city center KTEL. Bus 79 is the Eastbound service between the airport and IKEA. A single fare is €2.00. Taxi fare from the airport to the city center is €20-€30. If you plan to rent a car, check the offers that we have on Skyscanner Car Rental.

Things you should know

Israeli citizens don’t need to apply for a visa in advance to visit Greece. However, before booking cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki, make sure that your passport is valid for at least 90 days after the day you are planning to depart Greece.

Useful Information about Thessaloniki - סלוניקי

Summers in Thessaloniki are as warm as Tel Aviv with over 30 degrees on average, so make sure your hotel room has an air conditioner! Winters in Thessaloniki are colder - 9-10 degrees on average during the day, 2-3 at night. You do not need to change the clock, Thessaloniki and Tel Aviv are in the same time zone.

The currency used in Thessaloniki is Euro - EUR - €. Consumer prices are almost 25% lower than in Tel Aviv. For example, a three-course dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant is 43% cheaper compared to Tel Aviv. Beers are 40%-50%, and Ouzo is significantly cheaper than Arak in your favorite bar. Enjoy a Frappe on a hot summer day, many Cafes sale it for only €1!

Thessaloniki offers excellent food, stunning views, and fantastic archeology; here are our recommendations: White Tower of Thessaloniki, Aristotelous Square, Arch of Galerius and Rotunda, Hagios Demetrios, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Hagia Sophia, Rotònda Roman Temple, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Atatürk Museum, Church of the Acheiropoietos, and the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki.

How to find cheap flights to Thessaloniki

Flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki normally cost more than $248 (₪910). However, flexible travelers can find cheap Tel Aviv Thessaloniki flights easily. Instead of looking for flights on exact dates, search “whole month,” and we’ll show you the cheapest tickets on every day on the selected month. You can even find flights for less than $100 (₪370) round-trip.

The best time to book cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki is five weeks in advance. You can save around 22% compared to booking on shorter or more extended notice. The cheapest months to find cheap Tel Aviv Thessaloniki flights are May and November when flights are 18% cheaper. Set up a Price Alert and we’ll drop you a line when the prices change. Read here more tips on how to book cheap flights to Thessaloniki.

This information is correct as of June 2018