How to get to Zagori

Zagori is a mountainous region in northwestern Greece, in the Epirus region. Road and bus options are generally used to go to Zagori from Turkey.

1. Via Thessaloniki Airport (Macedonia Airport)

  • You can fly to Thessaloniki Airport from Turkey.
  • Thessaloniki Airport can be an option to shorten the distance to Zagori.
  • You can reach Zagori from Thessaloniki Airport by rental car, taxi or bus.

2. By Land

  • You can drive your own car from Istanbul or other Turkish cities.
  • Those who want to go by land can enter Greece from Turkey and reach Ioannina via the Egnatia Highway.
  • After Ioannina, you can continue on your way to Zagori.

3. By bus

  • From Turkey you can reach Thessaloniki by bus. You can then take a bus or train from Thessaloniki to Ioannina.
  • From Ioannina you can continue to Zagori by bus or car rental.

Notes

  • A visa is required to travel to Greece. It is important to complete the necessary visa procedures before traveling.
  • It is important to check up-to-date information about border crossings between Turkey and Greece.
  • When traveling by road, it is important to pay attention to traffic rules and border crossing regulations.
  • Before traveling, it is important to check the measures taken within the scope of the Covid-19 pandemic and take the necessary health measures.

For accommodation suggestions, see our Zagori Hotels page.