Business travellers are urged to consider whether they need a visa to travel to Greece to participate in a conference or meeting. Foreign citizens can enter Greece with a valid passport and a visa or residence permit, unless otherwise stipulated by law or international agreement. Any foreign citizen who in accordance with the law does not need a permit to enter the country may stay in the Greece for not more than 90 days in a period of six months. Greece has been part of the Schengen zone since 2000.

Hotel accommodation in Thessaloniki offers a range of options, from luxurious waterfront hotels to charming boutique inns, providing comfortable stays with convenient access to the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and bustling markets.

Discover a spectrum of accommodation options here.

Transit bus service is provided between the Airport and the city of Thessaloniki, with connections to the Central Railway Station and the “Makedonia” Regional Coach Terminal (KTEL).

Bus service runs every 30 minutes and the journey to the city center takes about 40 – 50 minutes.

Non-stop service to and from the city centre:

• Bus Route No. X1 “KTEL – Airport ”
• Bus Route No. N1 “KTEL – Airport ” (Night Service)

Tickets can be purchased by vending machines on board the service. On-board vending machines accept exact change only. For more information, please click here.

Taxi companies operate 24-hour call centers, ready to receive your order or make an advance booking for you. A taxi to the airport will cost between 20 – 30 Euros.

Local Bus ticket costs €0.60 for a single ride! Day tickets cost €2,50 €.

The conference area is easy to reach by public transportation. Buses run frequently throughout the day. Check the Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization website (https://oasth.gr) for more information.

The Thessaloniki Concert Hall is in 100 meters distance from the bus stop “25th Martiou” where buses nos. 1X / 3Κ / 5 / 6 pass and in 200 meters distance from the bus stop “25th Martiou” where bus no. 30 passes.

Taxi services in Greece are relatively cheap compared to other European countries, with an average city center ride being from 5€ to 7€.

Most taxis currently use satellite navigator systems that facilitate a fast and easy transfer to any destination in the city. Luxury-VIP taxis are also available.

Approximate prices of Thessaloniki taxi services:

• As a rough guide a taxi within the city will cost approximately 5 Euros
• A taxi ride from the city centre to the Concert Hall or the City’s fortifications is about €7-8.
• A double fare is applicable between midnight and 05:00 am

The climate in Greece is typical of the Mediterranean climate, which is mild and rainy winters, relatively warm and dry summers with, generally, long sunshine duration almost all the year.

The northern areas of Greece have a transitional climate between the continental and the Mediterranean climate. In the summer the climate is very warm around Thessaloniki. The mean temperature average in August in Thessaloniki is 30°C.

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The Greek currency is the Euro (€). The majority of stores accept international credit and payment cards. There is also a wide network of ATMs where you can withdraw cash.