Thessaloniki to Istanbul coach

Travel by coach between Thessaloniki, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Istanbul from Thessaloniki restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Greece

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Turkey from Thessaloniki?

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the safety rules to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?

The government of Turkey has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance required: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask required: Mandatory

The above information was last checked on 20/01/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your coach between Thessaloniki and Istanbul closer to your date of departure here.

The current restriction level for your return trip by coach from Istanbul to Thessaloniki is: Partially open

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Greece from Turkey?

Reentry to Greece is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Greece from Istanbul?

What are the entry requirements?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Health screen upon arrival. Travelers showing symptoms will be asked to quarantine for 5 days
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the safety rules to follow in Thessaloniki, Greece?

The government of Greece has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

Last verified on 20/01/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Istanbul to Thessaloniki coach here.

There are a few coach stations in Thessaloniki to start your route from including Thessaloniki, Macedonia Intercity Bus Station, Thessaloniki, Ktel (Θεσσαλονίκη, Κτελ) and Thessaloniki, Monastiriou (Státhmefsi) (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου (Στάθμευση)). In Istanbul you have a few coach station options to choose from for your arrival including Istanbul, Büyük Otogari, İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı and İstanbul, Büyük İstanbul Otogarı.

Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Thessaloniki   and arrive in Istanbul, Büyük Otogari.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Thessaloniki, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari, located 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre.