Thessaloniki to Ioannina & Zagori
Pickup: Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” (SKG) or any address in Thessaloniki
Drop-off: Ioannina or Zagori
Route:
– Private vehicle (taxi, minivan, or minibus depending on group size)
– West on the Egnatia Odos motorway via Metsovo
– Ioannina: approx. 260 km, about 2 hours 45 minutes
– Zagori villages (e.g. Monodendri, Papigo): about 40–60 minutes more from Ioannina
What you get:
– Meet-and-greet with driver
– Assistance with luggage
– Non-stop travel to your destination (stops on request)
– Pick-up from Thessaloniki Airport or any address in the city; drop-off in Ioannina or at your guesthouse in Zagori
About Ioannina and Zagori
Ioannina is the capital of Epirus, built around a lake with an old castle town. North of it, the stone villages of Zagori, the Vikos Gorge and the peaks of Tymfi form one of the finest walking areas in Greece.
Ideas for stops on the way
- Metsovo, the mountain village on the Pindus
- Lake Pamvotida and the castle of Ioannina
- The Vikos Gorge viewpoints in Zagori
Stops and extra waiting time are arranged on request – just tell us in your message.
Good to know
- Pick-up at Thessaloniki Airport (meet-and-greet with a name sign) or at your hotel in the city.
- Private car, minivan or minibus depending on the size of your group – the vehicle is only for you.
- Child seats, extra luggage and bicycles on request.
- A return transfer or a trip with several stops can be arranged in the same request.
Where to stay in Zagori
Plan the rest of your trip
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Thessaloniki to Ioannina or Zagori?
The drive is about 260 km, roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to Ioannina without stops. Traffic, the time of day and any stops you add can change this, so we plan the pick-up around your flight or hotel check-in.
Where does the driver meet us?
At Thessaloniki Airport your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign; in the city we pick you up at your hotel or any address you give us.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Popular stops on this route are Metsovo and the castle of Ioannina. Tell us in your request which stops you would like; extra waiting time is arranged on request.
What vehicle will we travel in?
It is always a private transfer just for your group: a car for up to 3–4 people, a minivan for families and small groups, or a minibus for larger groups. Child seats, extra luggage and bicycles are possible on request.
How do we book this transfer?
Send us the form below with your date, flight number (if any), number of people and addresses. We reply with a personal offer within 24 hours – nothing is booked until you accept. You can add the return trip in the same request.
Complete the 2 steps and we will reply to you within 24 hours!
If your ferry departs the following day, you can spend the night at one of our partner hotels in Rafina or nearby on the coast. Ask us to book and we will arrange your room together with your transfer.
- Avra Hotel Rafina (4★)
- NLH Mati Seafront Hotel (4★)
- Myrto Hotel Nea Makri (3★)
- Marathon Beach Resort (3★)
- Comfort Stay Athens Airport Hotel (3★)