Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), officially Makedonia Airport, is the main airport of northern Greece, located around 13 km south-east of Thessaloniki on the coast. It handles several million passengers a year on domestic, European and seasonal routes.
Thessaloniki operates from a terminal extended in recent years, with a new extension adding capacity for international flights.
City bus lines (including the 01X express) run to central Thessaloniki in around 30–45 minutes. Taxis reach the centre in about 20–25 minutes, and the airport has good coastal road links to Halkidiki.
Hotels near Thessaloniki Airport suit early flights and Halkidiki stays, with options a short drive from the terminal offering parking and shuttle access.
There are 3 hotels listed near Thessaloniki Airport on Aerfortel, with several four and five-star options in the mix. Whether you need a quick overnight before an early departure or a longer pre-trip stay, options include Metropolitan Hotel Thessaloniki, Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki, Makedonia Palace Hotel. Full amenity details, shuttle information, and Park and Fly availability are listed on each hotel page.
The hotels at the top of this page are the closest to the terminal. Where a hotel has a covered walkway or direct terminal access, that is noted on the card. The rest have free or paid shuttle services.
Some hotels near Thessaloniki Airport include parking as part of a stay and fly arrangement. You stay the night, leave your car in the hotel car park, and take a free shuttle to the terminal. Check individual hotel pages for availability.
Costs depend on how long you are away and which car park you use. Long-stay car parks are usually the cheapest official option. Staying at a hotel the night before and leaving your car there is often cheaper still for trips of several days.
For early departures it usually is. You cut out the journey on the day, get a full night’s sleep, and most hotels have free shuttles to the terminal that run from early in the morning.
It varies. Budget brands usually charge extra for breakfast. Mid-range and premium hotels sometimes include it, particularly on corporate or flexible rates. The individual hotel page shows what is included in the room rate.
Several hotels are within a short drive of Thessaloniki Airport. Use the distance filter on our Thessaloniki Airport hotels page to sort by proximity to the terminal — the closest properties are typically 5 minutes or less by shuttle or on foot.
Yes — many hotels near Thessaloniki Airport include a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the terminal. Look for the Free Shuttle badge on listings. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by property, so check the hotel details or contact them directly for timetables.
Several hotels near Thessaloniki Airport offer Park and Fly packages: you stay one night before your departure, leave your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip, and take the shuttle to the terminal. This is often significantly cheaper than booking airport parking separately.
Budget-friendly options near Thessaloniki Airport are available at the lower end of our listings. Prices vary by season and availability — booking in advance typically secures the best rates. Filter by price tier on our Thessaloniki Airport page to find the most affordable properties.
Many airport hotels near Thessaloniki Airport cater to travellers on early flights or late arrivals and offer flexible check-in from early morning and late check-out into the afternoon or evening. Availability varies by property — contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
4 km from Thessaloniki Airport, Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki is a five-star hotel that keeps things straightforward. Guests give it 8.8/10....
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Makedonia Palace Hotel — a short distance from Thessaloniki Airport — is a option for travellers who need somewhere reliable...
View HotelMetropolitan Hotel Thessaloniki is 5 km from Thessaloniki Airport — a five-star property with a 8.6/10 guest score that earns...
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