Taxi to Kavala
From Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) · 165 km · 2 h · Fixed price from €150
Kavala is the major port city of Eastern Macedonia — a strikingly beautiful city built on a hillside above a natural harbour, with a Byzantine aqueduct, a Venetian-era castle and a busy ferry port serving the islands of Thassos and Samothraki. It is also the closest airport alternative for travellers needing to get from Thessaloniki to the northeastern Aegean coast.
What's Included
- Meet & Greet — driver waiting at arrivals with name board
- Flight tracking — if delayed, we wait at no extra charge
- All tolls and parking fees included
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up
- Ferry port for Thassos island — our transfer connects to the Keramoti or Kavala ferry
- Panagia neighbourhood — one of Greece's best-preserved Ottoman-era old cities
- Good stopping point for travellers continuing to Alexandroupoli or Turkey
- Mohammed Ali Pasha birthplace — the founder of modern Egypt was born in Kavala in 1769; his house museum is open in the Panagia district
- Philippi archaeological site (UNESCO) — just 16 km from Kavala; site of the Battle of Philippi (42 BC) and St Paul's first sermon in Europe
About Kavala
The old upper city (Panagia neighbourhood) is built within the castle walls with narrow lanes, historic houses and spectacular sea views. The port area is lively with fish restaurants, waterfront cafés and the impressive Ibrahim Pasha birthplace museum. The transfer from Thessaloniki Airport to Kavala takes approximately 2 hours via the Egnatia Odos motorway — a comfortable, mainly motorway drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kavala from Thessaloniki?
Kavala is approximately 165 km east of Thessaloniki Airport via the Egnatia Odos motorway. Transfer time is about 2 hours.
Is there a ferry from Kavala to Thassos?
Yes. Ferries to Thassos island depart from Keramoti (40 km from Kavala) and from Kavala port itself. The crossing takes 35–70 minutes depending on the departure point.
Can you take me from Thessaloniki directly to Thassos ferry port?
Yes. We offer transfers to Keramoti ferry port (for Thassos) at a fixed rate. Ask us for a quote when booking — it is approximately €170 from SKG Airport.
What is the Kavala aqueduct?
The Kamares aqueduct is a Roman and later Ottoman-era water supply structure that spans the valley in the old city. It is one of the best-preserved aqueducts in Greece and visible from across the city.
