Thessaloniki Airport Transfer Costs to City and Halkidiki

Thessaloniki Airport has genuine public transport — the bus to the city is cheap and reliable. For longer destinations like Halkidiki, the economics shift toward transfers.

To Thessaloniki city centre (15 km)

• Bus (01X): 2 EUR. 40-55 minutes. Every 20-30 minutes.
• Taxi: 20-30 EUR. 25-35 minutes.
• Pre-booked transfer: 25-40 EUR.

For the city centre, the bus is excellent value. Solo travelers and couples with moderate luggage should take it. Families with large luggage or late-night arrivals will find a taxi or transfer more practical.

To Thessaloniki waterfront / port (18 km)

• Taxi: 25-35 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 25-40 EUR.

To Kalamaria / eastern suburbs (20 km)

• Taxi: 28-38 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 28-40 EUR.

To Halkidiki — Nea Moudania / Kassandra gateway (60 km)

• Taxi: 60-75 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 55-75 EUR.

To Halkidiki — Kallithea / Kassandra resorts (65-75 km)

• Taxi: 65-85 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 60-80 EUR.

Kassandra is the most popular Halkidiki peninsula with dense resort development. Allow 1.5-2 hours by road.

To Halkidiki — Sithonia (Neos Marmaras, Vourvourou, Hanioti area) (80-95 km)

• Taxi: 80-105 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 75-100 EUR.

Sithonia is the middle peninsula, less developed and more scenic. The drive is 1.5-2.5 hours depending on the specific destination.

To Halkidiki — Ouranoupoli / Athos area (100 km)

• Taxi: 95-120 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 85-110 EUR.

Ouranoupoli is the gateway to Mount Athos. Allow 1.5-2 hours from the airport.

To Katerini / Pieria beaches (50 km south)

• Taxi: 50-65 EUR.
• Pre-booked transfer: 50-65 EUR.

What affects the price

Night surcharge: Taxis apply 20-30% surcharge midnight to 5 AM. A 70 EUR Kassandra fare at night runs approximately 87-91 EUR.

Tolls: The Thessaloniki-Halkidiki road has tolls. These are typically included in transfer quotes but confirm at booking. Taxi meters exclude tolls — passengers pay them separately.

Vehicle size: Minivans cost 10-20 EUR more and are worth considering for families on longer Halkidiki journeys.

The bus vs everything else

For the city centre, the 2 EUR bus is the standout budget option. For Halkidiki, there is no direct airport bus. The KTEL system covers Halkidiki from the city's central bus station (Makedonia Bus Terminal), but combining the airport bus with a second bus to the peninsula adds 1.5-2 hours to the journey and is impractical with holiday luggage.