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Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki holidays

Sea-facing northern Greek city break mixing a long waterfront with uphill historic districts.

33°C AugustBest May, Jun, Aug, Sep2–4 nights

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At a glance

  • urban city breaks
  • food-led weekends
  • northern Greece itineraries

Trip cost

5 nights in Thessaloniki≈ €565–€810 pp
Return flight
≈€99
Stay
≈€560
Food & local
≈€150

Includes the return fare from London Stansted. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.

Stays

Stays in Thessaloniki

From €50/night · Typical €98 · 185 stays · 5-night stay assumed

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Getting to Thessaloniki

  • AirportThessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)
  • Transfer optionsBus, taxi

Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia connects to the centre by the 01X/01N bus, with taxis also available; the bus journey takes roughly 40 to 50 minutes.

Flexible-date fares from London Stansted

August from €165 return

6 nights

Sun 30 Aug

Ryanair

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September from €117 return

Direct · 5 nights

Thu 3 Sept

Ryanair

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October from €99 return cheapest

Typical €350 · 5 nights

Thu 15 Oct

ALPAVIA

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Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.

Cheapest and typical return fare to Thessaloniki by month, from London Stansted.
See fare details — 3 months as a table

Pick a month to set your trip to its real dates.

MonthLowestTypicalOptions
Aug€165—2
Sep€117—2
Oct€99€3505

Areas of Thessaloniki

A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.

  • Waterfront / Nea ParaliaBest for visitors wanting long seaside walks and modern hotels along the promenade.
  • LadadikaSuits travellers who like compact quarters with restaurants and bars near the port area.
  • Ano Poli (Upper Town)Appeals to those happy with hills and steps in exchange for views and a more historic feel.
  • City Centre around Aristotelous SquareWorks for first-time visitors who want easy access to shops, cafes and bus routes.

When to go

Monthly climate normals (multi-year reanalysis data). Gold months are the best weather fit.

Best overall
May · June · August · September
Hottest
July · 34°C
Wettest
December · 110mm
  • Jan12°75mm
  • Feb13°31mm
  • Mar15°68mm
  • Apr19°66mm
  • May24°71mm
  • Jun31°53mm
  • Jul34°33mm
  • Aug33°29mm
  • Sep28°52mm
  • Oct22°76mm
  • Nov17°86mm
  • Dec13°110mm

What each season is like

Spring
Pleasant waterfront walks and cafe culture; some seaside venues outside the centre start their season.
Summer
Heat and humidity build, and nightlife areas stay busy late; waterfront can feel crowded in the evenings.
Autumn
Comfortable for city walks and food; some beach bars on nearby coasts reduce operations after September.
Winter
Remains a functioning city, but seaside strolling can be less attractive and some outdoor venues close.

What’s on in Thessaloniki

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Compare Greece destinations

Still deciding? Other Greece destinations, with the same weather and typical-stay data behind them.

DestinationAugTypical stay
Athens34°C2–4 nights
Chania31°C3–7 nights
Heraklion32°C2–4 nights
Mykonos29°C3–5 nights
Santorini30°C3–5 nights

Good to know about Thessaloniki

Worth it for

Offers a compact urban base on the Thermaic Gulf instead of the island setting many Greek holidays use.

Keep in mind

Hilly areas like Ano Poli involve steep streets and may not suit all mobility levels.

Why go

  • Offers a compact urban base on the Thermaic Gulf instead of the island setting many Greek holidays use.
  • Combines waterfront promenades with neighbourhoods like Ladadika and Ano Poli that feel more local than central Athens.
  • Useful starting point for trips into northern Greece or Halkidiki rather than the Cycladic islands.

Worth knowing

  • Hilly areas like Ano Poli involve steep streets and may not suit all mobility levels.
  • Sea access near the centre is promenade-focused rather than beach-focused; swimming requires travel to nearby coasts.
  • Traffic and parking can be challenging in central neighbourhoods.
  • Summer heat combined with concrete-heavy areas may feel tiring for some visitors.