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Cheap flights from Tirana🇬🇷 Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is Greece's second city, known for its seafront promenade, its food and its nightlife. It is also the starting point for the beaches of Halkidiki.
from €70 one way
Updated 13 Oct 2026, 11:17, Tirana time
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Thessaloniki
Departure18 Oct, 23 Oct
What to see in Thessaloniki
- White TowerThe symbol of the city on the seafront, with a museum inside and views from the top.
- Nea Paralia promenadeFive kilometres along the sea, with gardens and the famous umbrellas sculpture.
- Ano PoliThe upper town, with old houses and the Byzantine walls, and the best view over the gulf.
- Rotunda and Arch of GaleriusThe two Roman monuments in the middle of the city, close to each other.
- Archaeological MuseumThe gold treasures of ancient Macedonia, a few minutes from the White Tower.
- LadadikaThe old warehouse district by the port, now full of tavernas and bars.
A 3-day itinerary
- The White Tower, the promenade and the Umbrellas. In the afternoon, Aristotelous Square and the Modiano and Kapani markets, then dinner in Ladadika.
- The Rotunda, the Arch of Galerius and the Church of Saint Demetrius. In the afternoon, climb up to Ano Poli for sunset from the walls.
- A day on the beaches of Halkidiki, or at the royal tombs of Vergina.
Where to stay
- City centreAround Aristotelous Square and the promenade, with everything within walking distance.
- LadadikaBy the port, the liveliest area for dinner and nightlife.
- Ano PoliThe upper town: views, peace and quiet and old lanes, but with steep climbs.
What to eat
- BougatsaA pie of thin filo pastry, with custard, cheese or meat, for breakfast.
- KoulouriA sesame bread ring, sold on every corner.
- GyrosHere it comes in big portions, in pita or on a plate.
- Trigona PanoramatosCones of crisp filo filled with custard, the speciality of the Panorama district.
From the airport to the centre
Thessaloniki (SKG)
Bus 01X (01N at night) links the airport with the centre and the railway station in about 45 minutes, and the ticket costs about €2. A taxi to the centre costs about €25-30.
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Getting around the city
The centre is flat and walkable along the seafront. For longer distances there are buses and the new metro, opened at the end of 2024, with one line running through the centre. Taxis are cheap compared with Western Europe.
Day trips from Thessaloniki
- HalkidikiThe beaches of Kassandra are about an hour away by car or KTEL bus.
- VerginaThe tomb of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, about an hour by car.
- Mount OlympusThe village of Litochoro, the starting point for the trails, can be reached in about 1.5 hours.
What it costs
A bougatsa for breakfast costs about €3, a gyros €4-5, and a freddo coffee about €3.
When to go
May, June and September are the best months. Summer is ideal if you combine it with Halkidiki.
Tips
- Try the custard bougatsa in the morning: it's the city's speciality.
- For Halkidiki you need a hire car or the KTEL buses.
- The promenade has cycle lanes along the whole waterfront: a hired bike is the most pleasant way to cover it.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a car in Thessaloniki?
Not for the city. For Halkidiki, Olympus or Vergina a hire car gives you the most freedom, especially out of season, when buses are less frequent.
How much money do you need per day in Thessaloniki?
Excluding the flight and accommodation, plan on €35-55 a day. It's among the cheapest destinations from Tirana, with generous portions and lower prices than in Athens.
What documents do I need?
Greece is in the Schengen area. Albanian citizens with a biometric passport enter without a visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after your return date. Biometric data is recorded at the border (the EES system), and the ETIAS online authorisation is expected to become mandatory: check before you leave whether it has come into force.
When are tickets cheapest?
Usually from November to March, outside holidays and long weekends, and for midweek departures. The prices on this page are checked every 3 hours, and the best deals are posted on our Telegram channel.
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