Why go
- Second-largest city in Greece.
- Served by Thessaloniki Airport (SKG).
History
Thessaloniki is the capital and largest city of the administrative region of Central Macedonia, and the second-largest city in Greece. It is the largest city of Northern Greece, with over 300,000 in the city proper and slightly over one million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, the capital of the geographic region of Macedonia, and the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace. It is also known in Greek as i Symprotévousa, literally "the co-capital", a reference to its historical status as the "co-reigning" city of the Byzantine Empire alongside Constantinople.
Where to stay
Katholikon 2, Thessaloniki 546 25, Greece · elisabeth-hotel.gr
Leof. Nikis 5, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece · onresidence.gr
Kalapothaki 5, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece · shotel.gr
Adigonidon 15, Thessaloniki 546 30, Greece · antigonhotel.com
Romanou 9, Thessaloniki 546 21, Greece · pillowurbanstay.gr
Mitropolitou Iosif 8, Thessaloniki 546 22, Greece · teighthotel.gr
Dodekanisou 6, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece · vanorohotel.com
Tsimiski 1, Thessaloniki 546 25, Greece · nyx-hotels-greece.com
Komninon 10, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece · excelsiorhotel.gr
Kosti Palama 1, Thessaloniki 546 30, Greece · themavili.gr
Aristotélous 9, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece · electrahotels.gr
Monastiriou 305, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece · grandhotelpalace.gr
Egnatia 8, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece · imperialhospitality.gr
3 Σαλαμίνος, Karatasou str, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece · mediterranean-palace.gr
Katouni 31, Thessaloniki 546 25, Greece · themoodthessaloniki.gr
Navarchou Kountouriotou 7, Thessaloniki 546 25, Greece · noahotel.gr
26is Oktovriou 65, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece · portopalace.gr
Leof. Vasilissis Olgas 65, Thessaloniki 546 42, Greece · metropolitan.gr
Αγγελάκη 41, Thessaloniki 546 21, Greece · hotelabc.gr
Komninon 5, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece · andromeda-hotel.gr
Monastiriou 8, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece · ihg.com
Diamanti Olimpiou 7, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece · welcomebnb.gr
Tsimiski 12, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece · lepalace.gr
Veldemiri 4, Sikies 566 25, Greece · sigmasuites.gr
45, Vasileos Irakleiou Street, Thessaloniki 546 23, Greece · marriott.com
Leof. Nikis 59, Thessaloniki 546 22, Greece · daioshotels.com
Leof. Meg. Alexandrou 2, Thessaloniki 546 40, Greece · makedoniapalace.com
Kon/nou Melenikou 9, Thessaloniki 546 35, Greece · rentrooms-thessaloniki.com
Salaminos 9, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece · astoriahotelthessaloniki.reserve-online.net
Monastiriou 19, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece · vergina-hotel.gr
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fries, Salad, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: en:Goody's Burger House · 35 Κομνηνών,… · goodys.com
Greek, Restaurant · Modigliani is a Traditional Coffeehouse & Meze (small plates) restaurant in the Center of Thessaloniki,in historical Kapani Market.… · modiglianikapani.business.site
Juice, Tea, Waffle, Donut, Ice Cream, Sandwich, Cafe · Cafe with board games. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 8… · harrysspot.gr
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-00:00 · Κλεάνθους 4 & Κωνσταντινουπόλεως s 90, Θεσσαλονίκη, 54641 · 4allstores.gr
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 134 Αλεξάνδρου Παπαναστασίου, Θεσσαλονίκη, 54249 · fregio.gr
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 150 Εγνατία, Θεσσαλονίκη, 54621 · gregorys.gr
Cafe · Gluten free deserts · 49 Κρήτης, Θεσσαλονίκη, 54646 · fyc.gr
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-02:00 · 7 Λόρδου Βύρωνος, Θεσσαλονίκη, 54622 · arabicabar.wixsite.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:30 · 6 Αντιγονιδών, 54630 · chickin.gr
Bagel, Breakfast, Burger, Coffee Shop, Greek, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway ·… · kiosktasteexperience.gr
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 8 Γεωργίου Σταύρου, 54623 · moonkiz.com
Hot Dog, Sandwich, Crepe, Burger, Salad, Waffle, Pancake, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-05:00 · 61 Δημητρίου Γούναρη, Θεσσαλονίκη, 54635 · smelleat.gr
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-1:00 · 29 Θέτιδος, Καλαμαριά, 55132 · thermaikosfishtavern.gr
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-01:00 · 1 Αντωνίου Τούσα, 54250 · avantipizza.gr
Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-01:00; Jan 01 off; Dec 24-25 off; Dec 31 off Features: vegetarian options · 5 Αγίας… · pizzacamels.gr
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · 102 Ρήγα Φεραίου, Συκιές Θεσσαλονίκη, 56625 · elaya-senses.gr
Falafel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 13:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · falafeltaste.com
Arab, Lebanese, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:30-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 125 Μητροπόλεως, 546 21 · feyrouz.gr
Crepe, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 12 Νικολάου Πλαστήρα, Καλαμαριά, 55132 · facebook.com
Gyros, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 16 Πλατεία Σκρα, Καλαμαριά, 55132 · foodplaza.gr
Irish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-01:00 · 16 Κατούνη, Θεσσαλονίκη, 54625 · thedubliner.gr
Mediterranean, Sushi, Greek, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 · 7 Νίκης, Θεσσαλονίκη, 54624 · instagram.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 14:00-18:00, 19:30-23:30; Sa 14:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating · 16 Alexandrou Svolou, 546 22 · ramentales.gr
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:30-23:30; Su 13:30-22:30 · 19 Παλαιών Πατρών Γερμανού, Θεσσαλονίκη · signoratrattoria.gr
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 12 Νικολάου Πλαστήρα, Καλαμαριά, 55132 · facebook.com
Bougatsa, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 23 Δημοκρατίας, Oraiokastro, 57013 · el-gr.facebook.com
Kebab, Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 12:00-00:00; Su, Tu-Th 12:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-06:00 · 174 Βασιλίσσης Όλγας, 54646 · ogirostisellados.gr
Steak House, Seafood, Greek, Burger, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 14 Θεμιστοκλή Σοφούλη, Διαβατά, 57008 · facebook.com
Pancake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Fries, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Th-Sa 09:00-22:00; Tu-We,Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 15…
Breakfast, Greek, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-15:00; Su 06:30-13:00 · 33 Παναγία Φανερωμένη, 54632
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:45 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3 Κορομηλά, Καλαμαριά, 54645 · asianhouse.gr
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 54623 · patafritas.gr
Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Jan 01-02; easter -43 days - easter -41 days off
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-00:30,12:30-24:00 · 18 Καπετάν Πατρίκη
American, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-01:00 · 102 Αντώνη Τρίτση, 56224
Italian Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su, Tu-Th 19:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 19:00-06:00
International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Δημάρχου Βαμβακά, 54631
Grill, Greek, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-01:00 · 16 Δελφών, 54641
Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 33 Νικολάου Πλαστήρα, Καλαμαριά, 55132 · facebook.com
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 128 Αλεξάνδρου Παπαναστασίου, 54249 · jerrys.gr
Meat, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 65 Νικολάου Πλαστήρα, Καλαμαριά, 55132 · facebook.com
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · 57 Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως, Πολίχνη, 56533 · facebook.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:30-00:00 · 9 Προξένου Κορομηλά, 54623
Turkish, Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:30 · 99 Θεμιστοκλή Σοφούλη, Καλαμαριά, 55131
373 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) 13 km to the centre
Thessaloniki, B, GR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 25 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Air Berlin, easyJet…) · direct flights to 54 destinations incl. Athens, Duesseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Chania… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 25 airlines, 54 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, A321, 736, Dash 8-400) · 17 routes: Athens, Chania, Copenhagen*, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Heraklion, Larnaca, Moscow, Munich, Mytilini, Nuernberg, Paris, Rhodos, St. Petersburg, Stockholm*, Stuttgart
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 16 routes: Athens, Bergamo, Bremen, Chania, Charleroi, Gerona, Hahn, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, London, Paphos, Pisa, Rome, Rygge, Stockholm, Warsaw, Weeze
- Air Berlin AB (737-800, A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190) · 7 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Nuernberg, Stuttgart, Vienna
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 5 routes: Berlin, London, Manchester, Mulhouse, Rome
- Germanwings 4U (A319, A320) · 5 routes: Cologne, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, Stuttgart
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A321, A320) · 5 routes: Athens*, Duesseldorf*, Frankfurt*, Munich*, Stuttgart*
- Olympic Airlines OA (A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 5 routes: Athens*, Chania*, Heraklion, Mytilini, Rhodos*
- All America A2 (143) · 4 routes: Chios, Kalamata, Kerkyra/corfu, Samos
- Air Nippon EL (AR8) · 3 routes: Donetsk, Moscow, Rostov
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 2 routes: Limnos, Skiros
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320) · 2 routes: Moscow, St. Petersburg
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A320, 736) · 2 routes: Copenhagen, Stockholm
- US Airways US (A320) · 2 routes: Athens*, Munich*
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A321) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air Serbia JU (A319) · 1 route: Belgrade
- Alitalia AZ (Embraer 175, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Rome
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, A320) · 1 route: Vienna*
- British Airways BA (734) · 1 route: London
- Cyprus Airways CY (A320) · 1 route: Larnaca
- Niki HG (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Tarom RO (ATR 42) · 1 route: Bucharest
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Ural Airlines U6 (A320) · 1 route: Athens
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: Budapest
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Alexandria (Gidas) Airfield 38 km to the centre
Lianovergi, B, GR
Kolchiko Airfield 20 km to the centre
Kolchiko, B, GR
Agios Pavlos Airfield 32 km to the centre
Kallikrateia, B, GR
Getting there by ferry
Thessaloniki
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Karavakia - Thessaloniki Waterbus. Thessaloniki Port Stop
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Karavakia - Thessaloniki Waterbus. Pereia Stop.
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Karavakia - Thessaloniki Waterbus. Nei Epivates Stop
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Thessaloniki - Peraia - Neoi Epivates
Ferry route · Καραβάκια Θεσσαλονίκη
Thessaloniki - Skiathos
Ferry route · Seajets
Thessaloniki - Lemnos
Ferry route · Blue Star Ferries-Hellenic Seaways (joint service)
Thessaloniki - Lesvos (Mytilene)
Ferry route
Thessaloniki - Lesvos (Mytilene) - Chios - Samos (Karlovasi) - Kalymnos - Kos - Rhodes
Ferry route · Blue Star Ferries
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Thessaloniki Airport (SKG); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SKG has direct flights to 54 destinations on 25 airlines (incl. Athens, Duesseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Chania…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Thessaloniki, 0.5 km); routes include Thessaloniki - Peraia - Neoi Epivates, Thessaloniki - Skiathos, Thessaloniki - Lemnos.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Thessaloniki, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.