Essential facts for transfers from Thessaloniki Airport to Katerini
The A1/E75 motorway connects Thessaloniki Airport directly to Katerini in just over an hour, passing through the dramatic Tempe Valley corridor. Pre-booking eliminates the hassle of finding a taxi rank and guarantees a driver holding your name at the baggage-hall exit.
- Route
- Thessaloniki Airport to Katerini
- Distance
- 100.0 km / 62.0 miles
- Average travel time
- 1h 10min
- Starting price
- EUR 156.66
- Flight monitoring
- Real-time flight tracking — driver adjusts if delayed
- Waiting time
- 60 min free wait at arrivals, 15 min for other pickups
- Average airport pickup time
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31 min
Estimated time from scheduled arrival to boarding your transfer, based on Transfeero pickup records at this airport.
Observation period: 06/11/2025 – 05/11/2026.
From booking to arrival
How it works
A few simple steps. A smoother journey.
1. Book your ride
Choose your route and vehicle, add your details and receive your booking confirmation.
2. Meet your driver
Find your driver at the meeting point and let them take care of your luggage.
3. Enjoy your journey
Settle in and enjoy a comfortable ride, all the way to your destination.
What to know about the Thessaloniki Airport → Katerini route
Tolls, traffic windows and drop-off logistics that apply to this specific route.
A1/E75 Motorway & Tolls Included
The route uses the A1/E75 from Thessaloniki Airport south toward Katerini. All toll gates (Larissa–Katerini, Katerini–Evonizi sections) and low-emission zone fees are included in your fixed price. No additional charges apply.
Typical Journey Time: 1h 10m
Door-to-door duration averages 1 hour 10 minutes under normal traffic. Midday (11:00–14:00) and early evening (17:00–19:00) may see delays of 15–20 minutes. Your driver adjusts for real-time conditions and flight delays automatically.
Drop-off Flexibility in Katerini
Your driver delivers you to any address in Katerini—hotels, beach resorts, train station, or private residences. Specify your destination when booking; no surcharges apply for central or coastal locations. The driver provides local navigation assistance if needed.
Vehicles for Thessaloniki Airport to Katerini
Choose the right vehicle for your group size and comfort needs. All fares are fixed and include meet & greet.
Economy
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Prius or similar
EUR 156.66
Standard Sedan
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
EUR 178.02
First Class
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
EUR 356.04
First Class Van
Mercedes V-Class, Viano or similar
EUR 373.86
Standard Van
Mercedes Vito, Ford Custom or similar
EUR 187.92
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar — up to 12 pax
EUR 469.80
Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport to Katerini
Your journey from Thessaloniki Airport follows the A1/E75 motorway southbound toward Athens, a major European transport corridor that descends from the Thessalian plains toward the coastal Pieria region. You'll pass near the historic Tempe Valley, where mountains close in on both sides of the highway before opening toward Katerini's agricultural hinterland and the Aegean shoreline beyond.
The drive typically takes around 1 hour 10 minutes depending on traffic; congestion occasionally builds during midday and early evening. Your driver meets you at the arrivals baggage-hall exit of whichever terminal your flight lands in, monitors your flight in real time, and adjusts for any delays at no extra cost. Most visitors head to central Katerini hotels, the beach resort area (Paralia Katerinis), or the train station—all easily accessible from the motorway exits.
Unlike taxis queuing at the rank or relying on KTEL bus connections that demand a transfer through Thessaloniki city first, a pre-booked transfer saves you 45 minutes to an hour of ground logistics. Train tickets cost €9–€11.70 and require getting from the airport to Thessaloniki station separately; shared minibuses operate on irregular schedules. Your fixed Transfeero price includes all E75 motorway tolls and low-emission zone fees with no hidden charges.




Reviews
Everything ran smoothly,driver was professional and pleasant
Jane Wass · 07/11/2026 They arrived early and I was very grateful
Margo Mannix · 07/11/2026 Driver was very polite , courteous arrived on time . Driving was excellent. Enjoyable experience
MAUREEN DRUMMOND · 07/11/2026
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