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Cheap flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul from $57 SKG → IST, SAW

Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $138 with Aegean Airlines, 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $57 with Aegean Airlines, 22 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$57, Aegean Airlines, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$138, 1 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$175 to $234
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from $138 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 30 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $175 to $234.

Cheapest return found recently

$138

1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 · Aegean Airlines

Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 1:20 p.m. · Return leaves 4:40 p.m. · 3 h of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$138

1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 · Aegean Airlines

Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 1:20 p.m. · Return leaves 4:40 p.m. · 3 h of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $138 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $108 to $161.

$138, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $108 to $161.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates from 17 Nov to 21 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 14-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

97 fares on 25 departure dates

17 Nov – 24 Nov: $260, found 4 days ago20 Nov – 30 Nov: $175, found 2 days ago21 Nov – 29 Nov: $251, found 4 days ago22 Nov – 7 Dec: $230, found 3 days ago23 Nov – 7 Jan 2027: $224, found 5 days ago3 Dec – 5 Dec: $230, found 6 days ago8 Dec – 9 Dec: $240, found 3 days ago11 Dec – 14 Dec: $164, found 5 days ago14 Dec – 14 Jan 2027: $175, found 3 days ago17 Dec – 29 Dec: $259, found 4 days ago19 Dec – 25 Dec: $197, found 4 days ago23 Dec – 15 Jan 2027: $152, found 3 days ago24 Dec – 15 Jan 2027: $221, found 3 days ago25 Dec – 14 Jan 2027: $185, found 3 days ago29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027: $246, found 3 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027: $138, found 2 days ago3 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027: $234, found 5 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027: $194, found 4 days ago25 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027: $189, found 5 days ago13 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027: $209, found 5 days ago19 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027: $146, found 2 days ago22 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027: $174, found 2 days ago23 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027: $203, found 7 days ago9 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027: $148, found 8 days ago21 Jul 2027 – 21 Jul 2027: $264, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFebJul
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov – 24 Nov$260Turkish AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Nov – 30 Nov$175Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Nov – 29 Nov$251Turkish AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 7 Dec$230Air SerbiaThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Nov – 7 Jan 2027$224Air SerbiaThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 5 Dec$230Air SerbiaThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Dec – 9 Dec$240Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 14 Dec$164Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 14 Jan 2027$175Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 29 Dec$259Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 25 Dec$197Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 15 Jan 2027$152Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 15 Jan 2027$221Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 14 Jan 2027$185Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027$246Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027$138Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027$234Turkish AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027$194Air SerbiaThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027$189Wizz AirThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027$209Wizz AirThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027$146Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027$174Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027$203Air SerbiaThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027$148Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Jul 2027 – 21 Jul 2027$264Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $138.

November 2026From $1755 departure dates20 Nov – 30 Nov · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $15210 departure dates23 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $138Cheapest seen4 departure dates1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1463 departure dates19 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $2031 departure date23 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
July 2027From $1482 departure dates9 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 34 departure dates is usually $66 to $110.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$57

22 Feb 2027 · Aegean Airlines

Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 2:25 p.m. · 1 h 30 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$57

22 Feb 2027 · Aegean Airlines

Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 2:25 p.m. · 1 h 30 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $57 22 Feb 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $56 to $63.

$57, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $56 to $63.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 34 departure dates from 11 Dec to 26 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 22 Feb 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

82 fares on 34 departure dates

11 Dec: $87, found 4 days ago13 Dec: $99, found 2 days ago16 Dec: $106, found 7 days ago17 Dec: $122, found 7 days ago23 Dec: $88, found 3 days ago29 Dec: $115, found 5 days ago5 Jan 2027: $111, found 4 days ago11 Jan 2027: $64, found 4 days ago15 Jan 2027: $64, found 4 days ago27 Jan 2027: $105, found 2 days ago29 Jan 2027: $92, found 7 days ago22 Feb 2027: $57, found 2 days ago23 Feb 2027: $100, found 8 days ago24 Feb 2027: $92, found 3 days ago9 Mar 2027: $110, found 4 days ago10 Mar 2027: $115, found 7 days ago15 Mar 2027: $63, found 6 days ago16 Mar 2027: $105, found 2 days ago19 Mar 2027: $74, found 2 days ago23 Mar 2027: $111, found 2 days ago24 Mar 2027: $121, found 2 days ago17 Apr 2027: $66, found 3 days ago27 Apr 2027: $66, found 3 days ago30 Apr 2027: $77, found 3 days ago4 May 2027: $138, found 5 days ago14 May 2027: $63, found 7 days ago12 Jun 2027: $73, found 4 days ago26 Jun 2027: $67, found 4 days ago9 Jul 2027: $63, found 4 days ago11 Aug 2027: $121, found 2 days ago20 Aug 2027: $63, found 6 days ago27 Aug 2027: $63, found 6 days ago7 Sept 2027: $66, found 3 days ago26 Sept 2027: $108, found 2 days agoDecJanFebMarAprAugSep
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
11 Dec$87Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
13 Dec$99Air SerbiaThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
16 Dec$106Sky Express GreeceThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
17 Dec$122Air SerbiaThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
23 Dec$88Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
29 Dec$115Sky Express GreeceThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
5 Jan 2027$111Sky Express GreeceThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
11 Jan 2027$64Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
15 Jan 2027$64Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
27 Jan 2027$105Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
29 Jan 2027$92Wizz AirThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
22 Feb 2027$57Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
23 Feb 2027$100Sky Express GreeceThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Feb 2027$92Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
9 Mar 2027$110Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
10 Mar 2027$115Sky Express GreeceThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Mar 2027$63Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
16 Mar 2027$105Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
19 Mar 2027$74Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
23 Mar 2027$111Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
24 Mar 2027$121Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
17 Apr 2027$66TaromThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
27 Apr 2027$66TaromThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
30 Apr 2027$77Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
4 May 2027$138Turkish AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
14 May 2027$63Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
12 Jun 2027$73TaromThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
26 Jun 2027$67TaromThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
9 Jul 2027$63Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
11 Aug 2027$121Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
20 Aug 2027$63Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
27 Aug 2027$63Aegean AirlinesThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
7 Sept 2027$66TaromThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
26 Sept 2027$108TaromThessaloniki International Airport (SKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $57.

December 2026From $876 departure dates11 Dec · found 4 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $645 departure dates11 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $57Cheapest seen3 departure dates22 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $637 departure dates15 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in March 2027
April 2027From $663 departure dates17 Apr 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $632 departure dates14 May 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $672 departure dates26 Jun 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $631 departure date9 Jul 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $633 departure dates20 Aug 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
September 2027From $662 departure dates7 Sept 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Thessaloniki to Istanbul

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$260$200+79%45
7–13 days$234$175+61%40
14–29 days$198$156+37%49
30–59 days$145$108Cheapest seen49
60–89 days$154$109+6%49
90–179 days$164$124+13%47
180+ days$179$148+23%44

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

See these ranges as a table
Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$78$64+32%35
60–89 days$63$57+7%49
90–179 days$59$56Cheapest seen49
180+ days$63$58+7%49

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Kozani → Istanbul

101 km from Thessaloniki

$313

$175 more than flying from Thessaloniki

16 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 · KZI → IST · out 2 stops, back 1 stop

found 5 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Kavala → Istanbul

128 km from Thessaloniki

$128

$71 more than flying from Thessaloniki

4 Dec · KVA → IST · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Volos → Istanbul

142 km from Thessaloniki

$375

$318 more than flying from Thessaloniki

26 Jun 2027 · VOL → SAW · 1 stop

found 6 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $138 with Aegean Airlines, 1 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $175 to $234.

How much is a one-way flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $57 with Aegean Airlines, 22 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 34 departure dates is usually $66 to $110.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $138, 1 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $57, 22 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $138 with Aegean Airlines, 1 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $57 with Aegean Airlines, 22 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Aegean Airlines on 22 Feb 2027, takes 1 h 30 min from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Istanbul New Airport (IST).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki to Istanbul?

Between 17 Nov and 21 Jul 2027, Aegean Airlines has the cheapest return on 15 of the 25 departure dates we hold, Air Serbia on 5 and Turkish Airlines on 3. Between 11 Dec and 26 Sept 2027, Aegean Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 19 of the 34 departure dates we hold, Tarom on 6 and Sky Express Greece on 5.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work