Arrival guide
Bus, taxi, or metro connection: the practical ways to reach Ladadika without arrival stress.
By Christos Petkakis. Updated June 2026.
How to get from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to the city center: 01X and 01N buses, taxi times, the metro, and practical arrival tips near Ladadika.
Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG) sits about 15 kilometers southeast of the center. Driving or taking a taxi usually takes 20 to 30 minutes outside rush hour, and up to 45 minutes in traffic.
OASTH city buses link the airport with the center around the clock: line 01X covers daytime hours and 01N runs overnight. The ride into the center usually takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Buy a ticket before boarding and validate it on the bus.
Taxis wait outside arrivals, and the ride to Ladadika usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. If you prefer a pre-arranged transfer, the Loena team can help you organize one before you land.
The Thessaloniki metro serves the city center, with Venizelou station a short walk from Ladadika. The network does not currently reach the airport, so a bus or taxi remains the practical arrival link.
The New Railway Station and the "Makedonia" intercity (KTEL) bus terminal are a short taxi or city-bus ride from the center. Thessaloniki's port sits right next to Ladadika — a few minutes on foot from your suite.
By taxi or car, usually 20 to 30 minutes outside rush hour — allow up to 45 in traffic. The OASTH bus takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on the time of day. The airport sits about 15 kilometers southeast of the centre.
Not yet — the network serves the city centre, so for arrival you will need the bus or a taxi. Venizelou station, though, is a short walk from Ladadika, so once you are in the city the metro is at hand.
Yes. OASTH buses link the airport with the centre around the clock: line 01X by day and 01N overnight. Buy a ticket before boarding and validate it on the bus.
