Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at SKG

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is connected to Thessaloniki and the wider Greece transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Rail & Metro

Thessaloniki's metro does not yet reach the airport.

Bus & Shuttle

OSETH city bus 1X (1N at night) runs to the city center in about 40 minutes (50 at night) for €2.00 (€1.00 reduced) — the cheapest way in.

Taxi

Metered taxis take about 30 minutes to the center; expect roughly €25 by day and €35 at night from the designated rank.

Rideshare

Uber has very limited presence in Thessaloniki — Beat (Greece's dominant ride-hailing app) or FREENOW are the practical local equivalents.

Car Rental

Major agencies operate desks on site.

Insider tip

Bus 1X is the budget option and runs both day and night, but for late or heavy-luggage arrivals, Beat is a more reliable way to book a fair-priced ride than flagging a curbside taxi.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport website before travel.

Pre-Book Your Transfer

Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from SKG to Thessaloniki in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.

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Car Rental at SKG

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Ground Transport Tips for SKG

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.
If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.
Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Thessaloniki city traffic can significantly extend journey times.
Download offline maps for Thessaloniki before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.
If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.
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