Thessaloniki, Greece
Air freight in Thessaloniki
Ziem Logistics books air freight to and from Thessaloniki via Thessaloniki Airport (SKG). We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Thessaloniki area and prepare the customs entries before the cargo flies. For air freight to and from Greece we issue our own air waybills.
Airports, seaports and connections in Thessaloniki
- AirportThessaloniki Airport
SKG - SeaportPort of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) is Greece's second airport and serves northern Greece, with belly cargo on passenger flights to European hubs. Long-haul freight is often routed via Athens or a European hub. The Port of Thessaloniki is the main seaport of northern Greece, with a container terminal and rail connections that make it a gateway to the Balkan countries to the north.
The A1 motorway links Thessaloniki with Athens to the south and with the border with North Macedonia to the north. The Egnatia Odos (A2) crosses northern Greece from Igoumenitsa on the Ionian coast to the Turkish border, and the A25 leads towards Bulgaria. The port is rail-connected to the Balkan network. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia.
Operational logistics facts for Thessaloniki
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Thessaloniki | Containers, rail connections to the Balkans | Sea gateway for northern Greece and neighbouring countries |
| Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) | Belly cargo on passenger flights | Air freight departures from northern Greece |
| Sindos industrial area | Manufacturing and distribution | Industrial base close to the port |
| A1 and Egnatia Odos corridors | Road freight to the Balkans and Turkey | Direct road links in all directions |
Industries in Thessaloniki and how we support them
Thessaloniki is the industrial and commercial centre of northern Greece. Food processing, including fruit, vegetables and dairy, is important across Central Macedonia, and the region has a traditional textile and apparel industry. Industrial zones such as Sindos host manufacturing and distribution companies, many serving the Balkan markets. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight from Thessaloniki or Athens under our own air waybills, sea freight FCL and LCL through the Port of Thessaloniki, road freight to the Balkans, and in-house customs clearance.
Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier in Thessaloniki
Next Flight Out means your shipment travels on the first available flight to or from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), booked and documented by our operations desk.
An On-Board Courier is the option when even that is too slow or the goods need to stay in sight: a courier travels with the shipment and delivers it to the consignee in the Thessaloniki area.
Our own air waybills in Greece
We issue our own air waybills for shipments to and from Greece. We book directly with the airline, control the shipment data and can make changes without waiting for a third party.
Customs clearance in Greece
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Greece is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from Greece we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Greece need an EORI number issued by the Greek customs authority.
Frequently asked questions
Do you fly freight from Thessaloniki or route it via Athens?
Both options are possible. Thessaloniki (SKG) has belly cargo on European routes; for long-haul and larger shipments we often route via Athens or a European hub. Air freight runs under our own air waybills, and we confirm cut-off times with every booking.
Can you ship perishable food from northern Greece by air?
Yes. We book airlines that handle perishables, agree packaging and temperature requirements with you and ensure the health certificates required by the destination accompany the shipment.
Do you collect across Central Macedonia?
Yes. We arrange pick-up across Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia, including industrial areas such as Sindos, and truck freight to the departure airport or port.
How do I get a quote for air freight to or from Thessaloniki?
Send us the origin, destination, goods description, weight and dimensions. Our operations desk replies with a routing via Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) and an itemised quote.