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Flights from Thessaloniki to Ankara

There are no direct flights from Thessaloniki to Ankara. 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
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Thessaloniki to Ankara at a glance

Fastest journey3h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Izmir

Best ways to fly from Thessaloniki to Ankara

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

1
SKG Istanbul (IST) ANK
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 34m
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SKG Izmir (ADB) ANK
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~4h 44m
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SKG Bucharest (OTP) ANK
Leg 1: TAROM, Ryanair · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
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
+1hAnkara vs Thessaloniki
Currency in Ankara
TRY
Airports
SKG → ESB

Flights from Thessaloniki to Ankara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Thessaloniki to Ankara?
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 Thessaloniki to Ankara?
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 Thessaloniki and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Izmir (ADB) and Bucharest (OTP). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Thessaloniki and Ankara?
Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Thessaloniki and Ankara?
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Thessaloniki.

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