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Flights from Ankara to Thessaloniki

There are no direct flights from Ankara to Thessaloniki. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Izmir, about 3h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 34m
ESBSKGIST

Ankara to Thessaloniki at a glance

Fastest journey3h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Izmir

Best ways to fly from Ankara to Thessaloniki

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ANK Istanbul (IST) SKG
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 34m
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2
ANK Izmir (ADB) SKG
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~4h 44m
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3
ANK Bucharest (OTP) SKG
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: TAROM, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~5h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
844 km524 miles
Journey time
3h 34mestimate
Time difference
-1hThessaloniki vs Ankara
Currency in Thessaloniki
EUR
Airports
ESB → SKG

Flights from Ankara to Thessaloniki: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ankara to Thessaloniki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Izmir and Bucharest. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Thessaloniki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 844 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Thessaloniki?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Izmir (ADB) and Bucharest (OTP). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Thessaloniki?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki is 1 hour behind Ankara.

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