People often regard Thessaloniki as the northern and cultural capital of Greece due to a great number of colorful festivals and an abundance of attractions. Upon enormity of its history, ancient Solun, the way the city was called in Old Church Slavonic, is on a par with Athens and Nafplion.
The second-largest city in Greece has its individual airport, “Makedonia.” Let us discover an advantageous route to get from Thessaloniki Airport to city center.
There are 22 kilometers from Thessaloniki city center to airport. The route takes about half an hour by light vehicle.
Based on the route, a traveler can have a look at many beautiful cities and settlements of the Halkidiki peninsula, for example, Lygaria, Agia Triada, Pournari, Pilea, and Triandrias.
If you decide to travel from Thessaloniki Airport to city center via the Α24 route, you will get an opportunity to visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and the White Tower, a former Turkish fortress, symbolizing the liberation of Greek Makedonia from the Ottoman rule. An excursion here is worth taking during a holiday in Thessaloniki.
Travelers are offered to use either shuttle buses or public transport for reaching the city center from the airfield. The shuttle buses OASTH N1 and X1 depart from “Makedonia” every half an hour and run to the bus stop Thessaloniki Laografiko Mousio. The travel time is 27 minutes. To learn more detailed information about the schedule, stops, and relevant rates, please, visit oasth.gr.
The city buses (№78 – in the daytime, №78N – at night) leave from the airport as frequently as shuttle buses. At the same time, their travel time is longer, about 45 minutes. The bus fare is €2. The bus goes through the central railway station. The bus stop Macedonia Intercity Bus Station is its endpoint.
The only but very significant disadvantage of comfortable public transport running from the airport is the absence of luggage spaces for capacious suitcases. It is comfortable only for those of you who travel with a handbag or a small suitcase.
You can call for a taxi Thessaloniki Airport to city of Economy or Standard class at the cost of €23. A trip via a Premium Class light taxi or a minivan will cost you up to €58.
A lot of taxi providers also apply extra charges for trips at night, on public holidays, and a weekend. Waiting for a passenger during landing at the airport and loading of suitcases into the boot are also subject to extra fees.
If you need a vehicle with a spacious boot, a child seat, and facilities for handicapped people, you should better book a transfer taxi from Thessaloniki Airport to city centre. A transfer is a great tool for the transportation of your pet who also decided to go on holiday.
When you book a transfer, the vehicle will be delivered by the time of the aircraft landing. Thus, you do not have to wait for it. A super-comfortable ride supplied with air-conditioning, cool drinking water, and a pleasant atmosphere will become a good match even for those travelers who cannot stand trips due to certain reasons.
Our clients are offered to choose a vehicle to Thessaloniki of Economy, Standard, Comfort, and Premium Class. It is a good choice for 3–4 passengers with luggage. The minimum cost of booking a budget model is €35. A trip via transport of Premium Class will cost you from €48.
The groups of up to 7 people can book a minivan. The cost of booking a minivan of Comfort Class starts at €53, while Premium Class – from €61.
The cabin occupancy, the time, and the date of a journey do not affect the final payment of a transfer. Aktis tech support can calculate the cost of a transfer upon the given address in Thessaloniki for you.
To book a taxi from Thessaloniki Airport to the city in advance, you need to complete a special form on the main page of aktis.taxi. After that, you will see a list of available variants. Press on the “Book” button near the one you like, fill out and send a reservation application for it.
We will send a confirmation letter to your e-mail, including the information about the order and the cost of a transfer. After you confirm the data, the order is regarded as processed.
The booking of transport in any direction is available without making prepayments. The number of transfers for trips throughout Greece is unlimited.
We offer transport that is in an excellent state. We always serve it on time. If your flight is delayed, you should not worry: this issue will be immediately noticed, and the driver will wait for you for 45 minutes at no cost. After that, he will help you with luggage without additional charges. Thus, you will save on the services of a baggage handler.
Our drivers and tech support are English-speaking for the comfort of communication and problem-solving. You can find their contact numbers I a transfer voucher.
We are always glad to deliver your family and you to Thessaloniki with the maximum grade of comfort!
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