✈️ Arrival & Travel Information – Thessaloniki, Greece

🚍 Getting from SKG Airport to Thessaloniki City Center

🚌 Public Bus (Economical Option)

• Regular airport buses connect SKG Airport to the city centre.

• Line 0X1 runs every 20–30 minutes during the day.

• Line O1N runs every 20-30 minutes during the night (23:00-06:00)

• Journey time: approx. 40–50 minutes depending on traffic.

• Ticket cost: typically around €2 per person.

• 📍 Where exactly is the 01X / 01N bus stop at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)

  • Exit the Arrivals Terminal

  • Do not enter the parking area and do not go to another building

  • Walk a few meters straight ahead from the exit

  • Cross the road (there is a pedestrian crossing)

  • Directly opposite the Arrivals exit, on the sidewalk, you will find the OASTH public bus stop

  👉 Only the following buses stop here:

  • 01X – daytime service

  • 01N – night service

  This is the main and only public bus stop at the airport for buses going to the city center.

🚕 Taxi (Fast & Convenient)

• Taxis are available 24/7 right outside the airport terminal.

• Ride duration: 25–30 min to the city centre.

• Approx. cost fixed fare: €25 during the day, €35 late night.

🚗 Rideshare / Private Transfers

• Uber and other app-based services also operate from SKG for direct transfers to your destination.

🛬 Fly into Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)

All international flights to RoboRAVE Thessaloniki arrive at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), officially called “Makedonia”. It is located approx. 15–17 km from the city centre. From here, you have several convenient transfer options to start your visit.

🛏️ Recommended Accommodation in Thessaloniki (City Centre)

Here are some popular hotels in Thessaloniki’s central area — ideal bases for your stay:

Central Location (easy access to transport & the city vibe)

• Capsis Bristol Boutique Hotel

• Imperial Palace Classical Hotel Thessaloniki

• Imperial Plus Urban Smart Hotel Thessaloniki

• City Hotel Thessaloniki

🌟 Staying in the city centre puts you near cafés, restaurants, and public transport for easy daily travel.

🏀 How to Reach the Competition Venue

Indoor Basketball Arena – International Hellenic University (IHU), Sindos Campus

The RoboRAVE competition will take place at the Indoor Basketball Arena of the International Hellenic University (IHU), located in Sindos outside central Thessaloniki.

To reach the venue using public transport, you must first travel to the New Railway Station.
From there, you continue to the IHU campus.

🚇 Step 1: Go to the New Railway Station (First Required Step)

From anywhere in Thessaloniki, your first destination should be:

➜ New Railway Station (Νέος Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός)

• Use the Thessaloniki Metro or public bus and travel in the direction of “New Railway Station”.

• Get off at the “New Railway Station” metro stop.

• Follow the signs for OSE / Railway Station.

📍 This station is the main transport hub and the starting point for buses going to the IHU / DIPAE campus.

🚍 Step 2: From New Railway Station to IHU (DIPAE)

After arriving at the New Railway Station:

• Take OASTH Bus 52 with destination DIPAE / Alexandria University Campus.

• Get off at the stop “DIPAE / Alexandria University Campus”.

• The Indoor Basketball Arena is a 5-10 minute walk from the bus stop.

🚌 Bus line: 52
⏱️ Bus travel time: approximately 25–40 minutes

📌 Tip: You can ask the bus driver:
“DIPAE?”

🕐 Weekend Information (Saturday & Sunday)

• Bus 52 operates on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Weekend frequency is lower than weekdays (approximately every 30–50 minutes).

• The Metro also operates on weekends, with slightly reduced frequency.

👉 Always check live schedules on the day of travel using OASTH Mobile, Telematics, or Moovit.

🚕 Taxi / Rideshare (Alternative)

A taxi from anywhere in Thessaloniki to the IHU campus is the most direct option, especially for teams carrying equipment.

• ⏱️ Travel time: 25–40 minutes

• 📍 Tell the driver:
  “International Hellenic University – Indoor Basketball Arena, Thermi”

Indoor Basketball Arena – International Hellenic University (IHU)

New Railway Station

DIPAE / Alexandria University Campus