# From Istanbul to Halkidiki

> How to get from Istanbul to Halkidiki — 600 km drive or flight

## How to Get There
Istanbul is **600 km** from Halkidiki (~7 hours by car). You can also fly to Thessaloniki. Discover our [beaches](https://chalkidikihub.gr/beaches)!

## By Car
Istanbul → Edirne → Kipoi/Ipsala border → Alexandroupoli → Kavala → Thessaloniki → Halkidiki. Duration: ~7 hours. Kipoi-Ipsala border operates 24/7.

Check the [Halkidiki map](https://chalkidikihub.gr/guide/map).

## By Plane
Flights Istanbul-Thessaloniki: ~1 hour. Aegean, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus. See [getting here](https://chalkidikihub.gr/guide/getting-here).

## When You Arrive
Discover [beaches](https://chalkidikihub.gr/beaches), [restaurants](https://chalkidikihub.gr/restaurants), and [accommodation](https://chalkidikihub.gr/listings).

## Tips

- Visa/ID requirements depend on nationality
- Currency: Euro (€) in Greece
- Check the [weather](https://chalkidikihub.gr/guide/weather)

_Source: https://chalkidikihub.gr — Chalkidiki Hub._