Transit bus service is provided between the Airport and the city of Thessaloniki, with connections to the Central Railway Station and the “Makedonia” Regional Coach Terminal (KTEL).
Bus service runs every 30 minutes and the journey to the city center takes about 40 – 50 minutes.
Non-stop service to and from the city centre:
Tickets can be purchased by vending machines on board the service. On-board vending machines accept exact change only. For more information, please click here.
Taxi companies operate 24-hour call centers, ready to receive your order or make an advance booking for you. For reference, a taxi from Macedonia Airport (SKG) to the city center operates on a flat rate of €25.00 during the day and €35.00 at night (midnight to 5:00 AM).
Local bus and metro single-ride tickets cost €0.60, allowing for transfers within a 70-minute window. A 24-hour unlimited day pass is available for €2.50 (excluding special express lines).
The conference area is easily accessible by public transit. Frequent bus and metro services operate throughout the day. For detailed schedules, routes, and network updates, please visit the Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization website or the Thessaloniki Transport Authority portal. The Thessaloniki Concert Hall is located 100 meters from the “25th Martiou” bus stop (served by lines 1X, 3K, 5, and 6) and approximately 200 meters from the bus stop serving line 30.
Taxi services in Thessaloniki offer a highly reliable and regulated transportation option. To facilitate seamless bookings, international attendees can utilize popular smartphone applications:
Uber: Operates extensively within Thessaloniki. Please note that in compliance with Greek transport regulations, Uber connects riders directly with fully licensed, professional local taxis rather than private vehicles.
Freenow (by Lyft): This is the most widely used local e-hailing service across Greece. It allows users to hail licensed standard, comfort, or eco-taxis, track their vehicle in real time, and pay securely via the app. (Note: Standard rides hailed via the app may incur a regulated digital booking fee of approximately €1.20).
Tariffs and Standard Fares: All official taxis are equipped with digital meters, and the legally mandated minimum fare for any journey is €4.00.
City Center to Conference Venue: A typical ride from the city center to the Thessaloniki Concert Hall or the city's historic fortifications ranges from approximately €8.00 to €12.00.
Nighttime Premium: A double tariff rate is applicable to all journeys between midnight (00:00) and 05:00 AM.
Airport Transfers: For transfers between Macedonia International Airport (SKG) and the city center (within the city ring), a regulated flat rate applies. The daytime fare is €25.00, increasing to €35.00 during the nighttime tariff period (all legal surcharges and tolls are included in this flat rate).