Thessaloniki Airport to Xanthi
Pickup: Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” (SKG)
Drop-off: Xanthi
Route:
– Private vehicle (taxi, minivan, or minibus depending on group size)
– East on the Egnatia Odos motorway via Kavala
– Approx. 225 km, about 2 hours 30 minutes driving time
What you get:
– Meet-and-greet with driver at arrivals
– Assistance with luggage
– Non-stop travel to your destination (stops on request)
– Drop-off at your hotel in Xanthi or in the villages of the Nestos and the Rhodope mountains
About Xanthi
Xanthi is the liveliest town of Greek Thrace. Its old town of cobbled lanes and colourful mansions climbs the foothills of the Rhodope mountains, the Saturday bazaar is one of the biggest in Greece, and the Nestos gorge and the Pomak villages are within easy reach.
Ideas for stops on the way
- Kavala old town and harbour
- The Nestos gorge viewpoints near Toxotes
- Lake Vistonida and Porto Lagos (if continuing east)
Stops and extra waiting time are arranged on request – just tell us in your message.
Good to know
- Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) 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, extra luggage and bicycles on request.
- A return transfer or a trip with several stops can be arranged in the same request.
Plan the rest of your trip
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Thessaloniki Airport to Xanthi?
The drive is about 225 km, roughly 2 hours 30 minutes without stops. Traffic, the time of day and any stops you add can change this, so we plan the pick-up around your flight.
Where does the driver meet us?
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of Thessaloniki Airport with a name sign and helps with your luggage. If your flight is delayed, just send us your flight number and we follow the new arrival time.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Popular stops on this route are the old town of Kavala and the Nestos gorge. 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, number of people and drop-off address. 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★)