Thessaloniki Airport to Kastoria
Pickup: Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) or Thessaloniki city centre
Drop-off: Kastoria
Route:
– Private vehicle (taxi, minivan, or minibus depending on group size)
– West on the Egnatia motorway
– Past Veria and Kozani into Western Macedonia
– Approx. 215 km, about 2 hours 30 minutes driving time
What you get:
– Meet-and-greet with driver
– Assistance with luggage
– Non-stop travel to your destination (stops on request)
– Drop-off at your hotel, villa or apartment in Kastoria town, the lakeside and villages such as Mesopotamia
About Kastoria
Kastoria is built on a peninsula in Lake Orestiada, with Ottoman-era mansions, dozens of Byzantine churches and a lakeside path among pelicans and swans. From 6 to 8 January it hosts the Ragoutsaria carnival.
Ideas for stops on the way
- Veria and its old Jewish quarter
- A coffee break on the Egnatia motorway
Stops and extra waiting time are arranged on request – just tell us in your message.
Good to know
- Your driver waits right outside arrivals with a name sign; if your flight is delayed, we follow the new arrival time.
- Private car, minivan or minibus depending on the size of your group – the vehicle is only for you.
- Child seats and extra luggage on request.
- A return transfer or a trip with several stops can be arranged in the same request.
Where to stay in Kastoria
Plan the rest of your trip
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Thessaloniki airport to Kastoria?
About 215 km, roughly 2 hours 30 minutes without stops on the Egnatia motorway.
Can you drive us to Kastoria for the Ragoutsaria?
Yes. The Ragoutsaria take place from 6 to 8 January; book early, as Kastoria fills up.
Can we combine Kastoria with Meteora?
Yes – Meteora is about 2 hours from Kastoria. Ask us for a route with several stops.