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Cheap flights from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)

SKG — IST
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul are usually found in February or April, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$221

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$252 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Thessaloniki-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Thessaloniki-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Thessaloniki with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport (average of $103). Flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $236). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SKG to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

When flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
848 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

    Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG), located 8.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. 2 airlines have flights from Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Aegean Airlines ($115), and Turkish Airlines ($193) offers the cheapest pricing from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport. Aegean Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport on time: Aegean Airlines (84%), Turkish Airlines (78%), Gulf Air (78%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Thessaloniki to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Thessaloniki to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport (average of $103). Flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $236). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$115Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$193Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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