How to get from Ankara to Thessaloniki
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 6h 10m, from €68.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Thessaloniki. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 6h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 843 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Ankara to Thessaloniki: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Budapestflight
Wizz Air·1h 30m - 2Budapest → ThessalonikiflightWizz Air·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Ankara to Thessaloniki: flight, bus
How the trip from Ankara to Thessaloniki works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Ankara to Thessaloniki, connecting in Budapest, about 6h 10m. In total it's roughly €68 over 6h 10m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Thessaloniki
DepartureAnkara
Change hereBudapestWho runs Ankara to Thessaloniki
On this route you travel with Wizz Air; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Thessaloniki: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Thessaloniki?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 6h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Thessaloniki from Ankara?+−
About 843 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Thessaloniki cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €68. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Thessaloniki?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Thessaloniki?+−
About 6h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Thessaloniki?+−
Ankara is ESB and Thessaloniki is SKG, so this route is usually written ESB to SKG.
Which operators run Ankara to Thessaloniki?+−
On this route you travel with Wizz Air.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Thessaloniki?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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