How to Get to Halkidiki

Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)

"Macedonia" airport (SKG) is the main gateway to Halkidiki, just 60-120 minutes by car.

Distances from SKG

• Kassandra (Pefkohori): ~100 km / 1:20h
• Sithonia (Nikiti): ~110 km / 1:30h
• Ouranoupoli (Athos): ~130 km / 1:50h

By Car

From Thessaloniki

Highway → Ring road → Thessaloniki-Halkidiki road. Roads in excellent condition.

From Sofia (Bulgaria)

~400 km / 4-5 hours via Promachonas border → Serres → Thessaloniki.

From Bucharest (Romania)

~700 km / 8-9 hours via Bulgaria.

From Belgrade (Serbia)

~600 km / 6-7 hours via Niš → Skopje → Thessaloniki.

By Bus (KTEL)

• KTEL Halkidikis — routes from Thessaloniki
• Kassandra: 5-8 trips/day
• Sithonia: 3-5 trips/day
• Price: ~€10-15 one way

Transfer Services

Private transfers from airport: €60-100 depending on destination.

Car Rental

Highly recommended. Halkidiki lacks full public transport. A car lets you discover hidden beaches and villages.