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

SKG — IST
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

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 junio 12, 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$671 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Thessaloniki Makedonia to Istanbul.

Best time to book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

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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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 58 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 $923). Flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 junio 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Thessaloniki to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from SKG to IST are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • 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: Gulf Air (88%), Aegean Airlines (82%), Turkish Airlines (82%).

  • 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 $923). Flying from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$179Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$195Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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