Greece

Thessaloniki travel guide

Greece's foodie second city, with Byzantine walls above the Aegean.

Thessaloniki is Greece without the Santorini crowds — 2,300 years of history, world-class food, and the easiest Greek city to combine with a Balkan overland trip.

Best time
April–June, September–October.
Currency
Euro.
Language
Greek. English universal.
Plug
Type C/F, 230V.

How to get to Thessaloniki

  • · Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) — 15 km, bus €2.
  • · Bus to Sofia (7h), Skopje (5h), Athens (5h by train/KTEL).

Top routes from Thessaloniki

What to see

  • White TowerSymbol of the city
  • Ano PoliOld upper town, Ottoman houses, sea views
  • Modiano food marketBest bougatsa breakfast in Greece
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Thessaloniki travel — FAQ

Should I fly into Thessaloniki for the Balkans?+

Yes — cheaper flights than Belgrade, and direct buses to Sofia, Skopje, and onward.