Venue

VENUE –The MET Hotel

Conveniently located in the new harbor area, one of the city’s most lively quarters, and within easy reach of the monument-studded city center, THE MET HOTEL is an ideal choice featuring luxury accommodations, gourmet dining, state of the art business conferencing facilities, and a top class spa & rejuvenation center, all supported by outstanding services and meticulous attention to detail.

The spacious Maistros multipurpose hall and five adjacent state of the art conference and meeting with advanced equipment and the latest support technologies offer a seamless and effective conferencing experience.

How to get to the Met Hotel

Hotel address: 26is Oktovriou 48, Thessaloniki 54627, Greece
Distance from airport: ~16–19 km

  1. Taxi (Most Convenient)
  • Where: Taxi rank just outside the arrivals hall of the airport.
  • Duration: 30–40 minutes depending on traffic
  • Approx Cost:
    • During the day: ~€28–€35
    • Late night/early morning may be slightly more
  • Tips: Taxis are metered. Especially in peak hours or with luggage, this is usually the best balance of comfort and time. Booking a taxi app (like Free Now / Uber) is also possible from Thessaloniki.
  1. Public Bus + Walk / Local Bus

Thessaloniki airport is connected to the city by public buses.

✦ Airport → City Centre

  • Bus line: 01X (day) or 01N (night)
  • Where to board: Outside arrival terminal
  • Duration: 45–60 minutes to city centre
  • Cost: €0.70-1.5€ per person
  • Note: These buses can be crowded and luggage space is limited

✦ City Centre → Hotel

  • Once in the city, you’ll need a local bus or short taxi drive to reach the hotel area. Buses available like 31, 40, 45Y, 40A, 40K stop near The Met Hotel (a short walk from stops like “Ktiria Perifereias Kentrikis Makedonias”)
  • Or, take another short taxi ride from the centre (5-10€).

Important: There is no metro connecting the airport with the city centre yet. Thessaloniki metro accommodates only the city centre and Kalamaria Municipality and Krini area.

  1. Private Transfer / Pre-Booked Shuttle
  • You can pre-book a private transfer or shuttle with luggage support (usually around €35–€40 or more depending on vehicle size)
  • Good option for larger groups or if flights arrive late.

Important:

  • Buy bus tickets can be purchased inside the bus using credit card or at ending stations in machines behind the bus stop. OASTH/OSETH kiosks can also be found in the city centre.
  • Taxi apps (Free Now /Uber) work in Thessaloniki and can make rides easier.
  • Buses stop sometime on average after 12.30 am, except the 01N line which is the night line. If arriving late at night, 01N runs less frequently (every hour or so). A taxi or pre-booked transfer is often easier.