Is there an airport in Halkidiki?
No — Halkidiki has no airport of its own. The nearest is Thessaloniki "Makedonia" Airport (SKG). Kavala "Megas Alexandros" Airport (KVA) lies farther east, but it is much more distant from the main Kassandra and Sithonia resorts and has far fewer flights, making SKG the practical gateway for almost every trip. Below is how to cover that last stretch from the airport.
From Thessaloniki Airport to Halkidiki: Your Options
Because there is no direct scheduled bus from the airport to the resorts, you must choose between a pre-booked transfer, a taxi, a rental car, or the budget route by public bus via the KTEL terminal.
| Option | Approx. time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | 1–2 h door-to-door | Fixed price agreed upfront, driver meets you |
| Taxi | 1–2 h | Long route — agree the fare before you set off |
| Rental car | 1–2 h | Most flexible for exploring the peninsulas |
| Public bus (via KTEL) | 2.5–4 h total | Cheapest, two legs with a change in the city |
By Pre-booked Transfer
For most travellers heading to a Halkidiki resort, a pre-booked private transfer is the simplest door-to-door option: the driver meets you in Arrivals, tracks your flight if it runs late, and the price is fixed in advance, which matters on a route this long. Child seats are usually available on request. It is the comfortable choice with luggage, children, or a late-night arrival.
By Taxi
Taxis wait at the official rank in the Arrivals area, between Terminals 1 and 2. Halkidiki is a long, inter-city run rather than a metered hop, so agree the fare with the driver before you set off, and expect a higher tariff between 00:00 and 05:00. For a guaranteed price it is safer to book the car ahead.
By Rental Car
If you plan to explore beyond your resort, a rental car from the airport is the most flexible option: the desks sit on the Arrivals level, and you drive out straight onto the motorway south. Book early for July and August, when the cheapest cars sell out first.
By Public Bus — the Budget Route
There is no direct line, but the budget route works with light luggage: take OSETH bus 79 from Arrivals (Exit 4) to the Eastern Bus Transfer Station by IKEA, continue the short hop to the KTEL Chalkidikis intercity terminal, and board a coach toward Kassandra or Sithonia. The airport leg costs €0.90; the intercity fare depends on your destination, so check the KTEL Chalkidikis timetable for your resort. Allow 2.5 to 4 hours in total, depending on connections.
Halkidiki airport: common questions
Can you fly directly to Halkidiki?
No. There are no commercial flights to Halkidiki because it has no airport. You fly into Thessaloniki (SKG) and continue by road — a transfer, taxi, rental car, or the KTEL bus route described above.
How far is Halkidiki from Thessaloniki Airport?
It depends on the peninsula. The gateway town of Nea Moudania is about 55 km from SKG; Kassandra's resorts are roughly 70–110 km (about 1–1.5 hours), and Sithonia's are 100–130 km (about 1.5–2 hours). Traffic on the coastal roads slows things down in peak summer, so allow extra time in July and August. If you land in the evening, factor this drive into your plans; a pre-booked car or transfer saves queuing after a long flight.
Quick Tips
- Book ahead in summer. Transfers, taxis and rental cars are all in heavy demand in July and August.
- Agree taxi fares upfront. The route is outside the metered city zone.
- Heavy luggage or kids? A transfer or rental beats the two-leg bus route.
- Heading to the city instead? See getting from the airport to the city centre.
