Transportation from Thessaloniki City Center to Thessaloniki Airport
The easiest way to reach SKG Airport from the city center is to take a taxi, as you can find a taxi almost anywhere in the city at any time. If you are right in the city center, this 13-15 kilometer road takes about half an hour. Taxi fares in Thessaloniki can be considered more affordable on average compared to many European cities.
Another way is to use the buses, the first stop of which is Thessaloniki Central Train Station. While this journey takes approximately 40-50 minutes with the 01X line you will take during the day, it takes approximately 50-60 minutes with the 01N bus you will take at night.
You can buy the necessary ticket for the journey from the kiosks in the squares before you get on the bus, or you can pay in cash when you get on, but you will need coins for this. Also, ticket machines on buses do not give change. You have to operate the ticket you bought from the kiosks from the machines on the buses, otherwise you may be penalized in any inspection.
Transportation from Faro Airport to the City Center
Located in Faro, Portugal, Faro Airport is also known as Algarve Airport. The airport, which is one of the main transportation points of the Algarve, is quite large. Along with domestic flights, seasonal international flights are also organized. Cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Dublin, Vienna, Bordeaux are among the most preferred destinations abroad, while Lisbon and Porto are among the most preferred domestic destinations. Most cities in the Algarve also use Faro Airport. It is very quick and easy to reach the center from the airport, which is 1 hour away from the cities of Alvor, Lagos, Silves, Tavira, Monchique, Almacil and Vale Do Lobo, and approximately 7 km from Faro city centre. Journeys take an average of 15 minutes.
Bus
There are two bus lines from Faro Airport to the city centre. Buses numbered 14 and 16 leave very close to the short-term parking lot, to the left of the terminal exit. Buses operating between 05.20 and 00.10 hours arrive in Faro city center in about 15 minutes. All buses leave every 30 or 50 minutes during the day. Tickets are 2.35 euros. Tickets can be bought on the bus. Bus number 14 operates 4 times a day. Therefore, line 16 is used more. Those who prefer buses number 16 should pay attention to the route. It is possible to see the Praia de Faro warning on the buses going to Faro Beach on the road.
Airport Shuttle Vehicles
Although there is no shuttle service departing from the airport, most hotels and companies provide shuttle service. If you want to take advantage of this service, you need to make an online reservation before your journey.
Taxi
Taxis are one of the easiest ways to reach the city center from Faro Airport. It is possible to find a taxi in front of the airport as long as there is a flight. Since taxis can take up to 4 passengers at a time, if you need to take a taxi with a large group, you can call and request a large car. The fares of taxis that reach Faro city center within 15 minutes vary between 10-15 euros. Between 21.00 and 06.00, the fare will increase by 20% as the taxis apply a night schedule.
Rent a car
There are fifteen car rental companies' offices in the airport. You can rent a car from these companies when you arrive at the airport. If you wish, you can also make a reservation before your journey.