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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to the City Center
There are multiple ways to reach the city center from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
Bus
Public transportation at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is carried out only by people using private minibuses. Minibus stops are located next to the passenger Terminal 1 of the airport. In the city of Sharm El Sheikh, public transportation takes place on certain routes without stops, and passengers can get on and off wherever they want on the route. Minibuses leave the airport when they reach full passenger capacity. It is recommended that you negotiate the price with the driver before the minibus departs.
The center of Sharm El Sheikh city can be reached in about 15 minutes by car.
Airport Shuttle Vehicles
Many hotels and tour companies run shuttles to and from the airport for their guests. It is recommended that you arrange shuttles directly with your hotel or tour operator before setting off.
Taxi
At Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, the taxi rank is located next to Terminal 1 and provides 24-hour service. Vehicles can take customers to hotels, residential areas or neighboring resorts. It is possible to call a taxi by dialing 122 from any mobile phone.
Rent a car
There are many local or corporate car rental companies at Sharm El Sheikh Airport and their offices provide 24-hour service. You can reach the car rental counters from the arrivals hall. In addition, it is possible to rent a car online in advance.
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Contact Information:
Address: 2 Al-Salam, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Phone number: +20 69 360 1140