Taxi & Transfers from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Nea Moudania

How to Get from Thessaloniki Airport to Nea Moudania

The roughly 51-kilometre transfer from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Nea Moudania can feel quick when traffic flows, yet the choice between a bus, a shared shuttle, a taxi from Thessaloniki Airport to Nea Moudania or a Kiwitaxi taxi-transfer affects both your budget and mood.

Below you’ll find clear, no-fluff explanations of each route: times, costs and luggage details, so you can pick the ride that suits your schedule and wallet.

By Public Bus

Head out of Arrivals to the OASTH bus stop and catch Bus 79 or 79A to KTEL Chalkidikis. Tickets cost about €2 paid in cash to the driver, and buses depart every 30–40 minutes. Expect a 30–40-minute ride to the KTEL station in Kalamaria; the bus stays cool but the seats fill quickly during peak summer hours.

At KTEL Chalkidikis buy a ticket to Nea Moudania for around €12–15. Coaches leave hourly, and the journey runs about 85 minutes along the E79 coastal road. Baggage rides free in the under-floor hold. Total travel time lands near two hours, including the wait and transfer at the bus station, yet the overall cost stays under €17 per person.

By Shared Shuttle

Several providers listed on 12Go and Shuttle Direct offer a seat in a 10-seat minivan for between €40 and €60. The driver waits in the arrivals hall until eight to ten seats fill, then heads straight for Nea Moudania. You’ll usually unload at your hotel’s doorstep after 75–90 minutes—often faster than the bus, especially when the E79 runs clear

By Taxi

A taxi from Thessaloniki Airport to Nea Moudania starts the meter at €3.50 and typically finishes between €70 and €90 depending on evening surcharges and route choice. Drivers generally follow the A24 and E79 highways, keeping speeds steady around 100 km/h; expect 35–40 minutes on weekdays, a little longer on weekends when traffic toward Halkidiki builds.

Ride-hailing apps like Bolt or Uber quote a comparable price and display the total cost before you confirm, handy when splitting the fare or needing a receipt. The cab’s boot swallows two large suitcases easily, and tipping is polite but not required

Private Transfer

Booking a taxi-transfer with Kiwitaxi fixes the fare at around US $97 (approximately €90) for an economy sedan. Your driver greets you inside the arrivals hall, helps with bags, and sets off immediately—no waiting for other passengers or checking out a shared shuttle’s manifest.

The service includes a 60-minute free waiting window, so if your flight is delayed you still pay exactly the same price. The ride along the E79 takes about 35 minutes when roads are clear, tolls and bottled water already covered in that single cost.

Vehicle Classes for Your Trip

Every car in the Kiwitaxi fleet comes fully insured and air-conditioned, with seat belts and bottled water provided. The only difference is space for luggage and legroom.

• Economy – compact boot, ideal for two cabin bags and one large suitcase
• Comfort – extra rear-seat pitch, room for two 23 kg cases and daypacks
• Minivan – sliding door, six seats, surfboards or bulky gear fit easily
• Business – quiet cabin, leather trim, USB ports for last-minute laptop work

Transfer with Children

Greek regulations require approved child seats for passengers under 12. Enter ages during booking and Kiwitaxi supplies the correct restraint at no extra charge. This saves you from dragging a bulky booster through the terminal and frees the boot for beach toys or souvenir shopping.

Public buses allow strollers if folded, but crowded summer coaches can be tricky, so families often opt for a private sedan to avoid those aisle maneuvers.

Transfer with Pets

Cats travel in a secure carrier, and dogs ride on a short leash with a muzzle. Mention crate dimensions when booking so the driver assigns a boot that closes on the first try.

What to See in Nea Moudania

Start at the marina, where fishing boats unload their morning catch—octopus, sea bream and red mullet—straight off the nets and into taverna kitchens. Sunrise reflections over the bay are worth the early rise.

Stroll inland to the Church of Panagia Korifini, a 19th-century whitewashed building perched on a gentle hill. The views from its courtyard stretch across the Thermaikos Gulf, and the small museum inside displays local religious artifacts collected over a century.

For a dive into local life, visit the Fisheries Museum near the quay. It’s a modest collection of tools, photos and models tracing Halkidiki’s fishing traditions. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for every seafood platter on the menu.

Late afternoon brings sunbathers to the beaches east of town. Plagia and Flogita lie ten minutes away by taxi, their shallow sandbanks perfect for children. Families often combine that beach run with a dusk visit to the seaside cafés of Vergia, where the sunset turns the water copper and the roadside souvlaki tastes extra sweet.