How to travel from Chíos to Thessaloniki, Greece

The distance between Chíos and Thessaloniki is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chíos to Thessaloniki by plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ThessalonikiChíos if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Chios (JKH) to Thessaloniki (SKG).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Thessaloniki.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Çesme then drive to Thessaloníki.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chíos and Thessaloniki

There are several options for getting from Chíos to Thessaloniki by plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Chíos and Thessaloniki is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Chíos and Thessaloniki by plane.

The quickest way to get from Chíos to Thessaloniki is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Chíos and Thessaloniki is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chíos and Thessaloniki. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Thessaloniki (SKG). instead which will take 1h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chíos and Thessaloniki. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Thessaloniki (SKG). instead which will take 1h 60m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chíos and Thessaloniki. The ferry typically takes around 13hrs and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Chíos and Thessaloniki. Ferries run once a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chíos and Thessaloniki. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and arrive at Thessaloniki (SKG). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chíos and Thessaloniki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Sky Express, Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines fly between Chíos and Thessaloniki. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and and arrive into Thessaloniki (SKG). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Chíos to Thessaloniki typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and and arrive into Thessaloniki (SKG).

The closest major airport to Thessaloniki is Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (SKG) which is approximately 14km (8 miles) from Thessaloniki. Kozani National Airport (KZI) (KZI) and Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chíos to Thessaloniki. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Thessaloniki (SKG). instead which will take 1h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chíos to Thessaloniki is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Chíos to Thessaloniki

Compare travel optionsbetween Chíos and Thessaloniki

Transport options from Chíos to Thessaloniki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 60m
€67($67)
every 30 mins383km (238 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
13hrs
€68($68)
once a week454km (282 miles)
Ferry and Bus21h 35m
€54($54)
twice daily1,220km (758 miles)
Ferry and Car
12h 30m
€195($195)
twice daily1,168km (726 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chíos and Thessaloniki

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Bus companies

Airports near Thessaloniki

The following major airports near Thessaloniki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

SKG
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
International Airport
Distance
14km (8 miles) from Thessaloniki
KZI
Kozani National Airport (KZI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Thessaloniki
KVA
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Thessaloniki