Written by Celine Fournier, Julien Lambert, Maria Gaulto
07/08/2025
Sabina Kallari, Pexels
Ioannina has its own National Airport "King Pyrrhus" (IOA) located approximately 4 kilometers from the city center. The main bus terminal, KTEL Bus Terminal, is situated about 1.4 kilometers from the city center.
By Air:
Flights arrive at Ioannina National Airport (IOA), which primarily handles domestic flights.
Direct flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina (IOA) are available daily via Aegean Airlines, with a flight time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. One-way fares can start from €58, while round-trip tickets may range from €95 to €110.
From Ioannina Airport, local bus 2 or taxis are available for transport to the city center. A taxi ride from the airport to the city center typically costs around €15.00.
By Bus:
From Athens:: Buses depart from Athens' KTEL Kifisou Bus Station. The journey to Ioannina takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6.5 hours and costs between €35.00 and €50.00. To reach KTEL Kifisou from Athens Airport, one can take the X93 express bus (approximately 1 hour, €5.00) or a taxi (around €35.00-€50.00).
From Thessaloniki:: Buses operate from Thessaloniki's Makedonia Intercity Bus Station. The trip to Ioannina typically lasts about 3 hours 30 minutes and costs approximately €30.00 to €35.00. Bus 78 connects Thessaloniki Airport to Makedonia Intercity Bus Station (around 1 hour, €0.80-€0.90).
International Connections:: Direct buses are available from Ioannina to Gjirokastra in Albania, with a travel time of about 2 hours and a ticket price of approximately €8.
By Train:
There is no direct train service connecting Athens to Ioannina. Travelers typically opt for buses or flights for this route.
By Car Rental:
Car rental services are available at Ioannina Airport and within the city. Daily rental costs can vary, with prices as low as $38-$46 per day, and potentially cheaper rates during off-peak months like March (around C$29/day). Driving in Greece is on the right side of the road.
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