Istanbul to Thessaloniki by flight + bus
This route from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is not by plane the whole way: by flight, bus it takes about 10h 05m in total, run by Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is bus, at 9h 15m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1flightSabiha Gökçen Airport → Sofia Airport
Pegasus Airlines - 2busSofia → Blagoevgrad
FlixBus - 3busBlagoevgrad → ThessalonikiFlixBus
flight or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| flight | €92 | 10h 05m | 2 transfers |
| bus | €45 | 9h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Thessaloniki by plane: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Thessaloniki take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + bus together take about 10h 05m, 2 transfers.
How much is a flight ticket from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
The best price in our latest check was €92. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Istanbul to Thessaloniki?
Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the bus better?
The bus is faster at 9h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €45.
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