İpsala is the Turkish town at the main road crossing from Greece, on the Evros (Meriç) river. People heading to Keşan, Gallipoli or further into Turkey often fly into Thessaloniki (SKG) and cross here by car. The drive to the border is about 340 km, around three and a half hours, plus the crossing.
🚗 about 340 km · ⏱ about 3 h 30 min + border · 🇬🇷→🇹🇷 passport check
Along the Egnatia
The car takes the Egnatia motorway east from Thessaloniki, past Kavala, Xanthi and Komotini, to Alexandroupoli. Shortly after, it reaches the Kipoi – İpsala border on the Evros bridge.
Greece is in Schengen and Turkey is not, so this is a full border with passport checks on both sides. Some nationalities need a Turkish e-visa. On summer weekends and before holidays the queue can be long, especially in the evening.
After the border
İpsala itself is a small town surrounded by the rice fields of the Meriç delta. Most travellers continue: Keşan is about half an hour away, the Gallipoli peninsula and Çanakkale about two hours, and Istanbul a few hours more. We can drive you to any of them, so you do not need to change cars at the border.
Tell us the final address when you book, and we give you one price for the whole trip. The price is for the car, not per person.
For a flight back from Thessaloniki, we usually leave İpsala about six hours before departure, because of the border.
Thessaloniki Airport is busy in summer, and the driver follows your flight to be there when you come out. On such a long trip the driver stops for a break whenever you need, for example in Kavala, which is about halfway.
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
Some nationalities need an e-visa. Check before you travel.
Can you drive us on to Gallipoli or Istanbul?
Yes. Tell us the address and we give you one price for the whole trip.
How long does the border take?
Usually not long out of season. In summer, plan for extra time.
Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala: what to know before you go
- Greece → Turkey, border check
- No prepayment
- Free child seats
- Free waiting if the flight is late
How do I get from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala?
The easiest way is a private transfer. Your own driver takes you door to door from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala (Turkey), with no other passengers and no stops you did not ask for. Book online, by phone, WhatsApp or Viber.
Is there a border crossing on the way?
Yes. The trip goes from Greece to Turkey, so there is a border check. Keep your passport or ID card ready. The driver knows the crossing and takes the fastest open one.
Where does the driver meet me at Thessaloniki Airport?
In the arrivals hall, after you collect your luggage. We follow your flight, so if it lands late the waiting is free.
How many people and how much luggage fit?
A car takes up to 4 passengers. A minivan takes up to 6, depending on the luggage, and minibuses take 8 or 16. Child seats are free, just tell us the age of the children.
Can I travel with my dog or cat?
Yes, pets can travel together with their owner. Tell us about the pet when you book.
About İpsala
İpsala is in the Edirne region of Turkey. In a straight line it is about 290 km east of Thessaloniki Airport. The road is longer and depends on the route the driver takes. The nearest airport we serve is Alexandroupolis Airport, about 35 km away in a straight line. Larger towns nearby: Keşan (about 20 km), Alexandroupoli (about 45 km).
Places near İpsala we also drive to from Thessaloniki Airport
Other transfers from Thessaloniki Airport
- Thessaloniki Airport to Gevgelija Macedonia
- Thessaloniki Airport to Berane Montenegro
- Thessaloniki Airport to Skopje Macedonia
- Thessaloniki Airport to Pogradec Albania
- Thessaloniki Airport to Bitola Macedonia
- Thessaloniki Airport to Evosmos Greece
- Thessaloniki Airport to Korçë Albania
- Thessaloniki Airport to Albena
Private Taxi transfers from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey
are faster, reliable and more comfortable than shuttles, buses and trains from Thessaloniki Airport, city center, hotel, factory, train station, airport to İpsala Turkey, city center, hotel, resort, airport, train station or to any other place, you need to get to.
What is a Private Taxi Transfer?
Private Taxi transfer is a transportation service which meets and brings you exactly where you asked: a Book-Transfer's driver meets you at the airport (very close to the Arrivals), at the hotel reception or at the exactly given address. He helps you with your luggage and suitcases and brings you fast and safety from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey - your drop-off location.
Our Fleet
We offer transport from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey by different vehicles: 4+1 passenger car, 6+1 minivan, 8+1 van, 16+1 minibus, as well as large buses for 50 passengers.
Our car fleet consists of different types, brands and models of cars, for a safe and comfortable journey.
We also have luxury cars to provide you VIP transfers from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey for you and your guests.
Car 4+1
Minivan 6+1
Minibus 8+1
Minibus 16+1
Need to rent a private car with driver hourly or daily?
If you need to rent a car with driver for some hours or for some days, you can trust us! Just fill in the FORM in the website and you will receive very soon our best offer for renting a private car with driver. After your confirmation, at the agrred date and time the driver with car will wait for you on the pick-up point!
Need to book a car with driver from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey?
If you need to book a car with driver from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey, you can trust us! On the agreed day and time, you will be met by our qualified professional driver. He will take you completely safely and carefully from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey or from İpsala Turkey to Thessaloniki Airport.
Why do people prefer to book Taxi Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey with us?
The travelers prefer us because of the professional service.
You can pre-order inexpensive economy private taxi transfer from Thessaloniki Airport city center, train station, a factory or exact address to İpsala Turkey city center, exact address or airport. You can order also comfortable car transfer for the family with children, Economy minivan or minibus for a tourist group or a Luxury transfer. The transfer cost from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey is fixed at the time of pre-order and never rises: either when the driver is waiting for the passenger longer at the airport, when the stop is necessary, or because of traffic jams.
Enjoy and pleasant trip from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey with us!
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Our Service
If you need a taxi to pick you up from Thessaloniki Airport and take you to İpsala Turkey or to another place, just trust us. At the agreed date and time, a qualified professional driver speaking English will wait for you with a plate with your name (at the airport, hotel, train station, bus station or address). He will take you safely to the hotel, the factory or the address where you go.
Private Taxi transfers from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey or from İpsala Turkey to Thessaloniki Airport. We will send more taxi cars if necessary. We will organize all the process for the transportation you need.
Our cars are in excellent condition, air-conditioned, new and pleasantly smelling. The taxi transportations we offer are only with secured professional drivers with extensive experience behind the wheel. You can rest assured that our company hires drivers after a complete examination of their professional and personal qualities.
Trust our professionalism and experience, and book your trip by taxi from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey or from İpsala Turkey to Thessaloniki Airport with our company.
Advantages of private taxi transfer compared to the other transports from Thessaloniki Airport to İpsala Turkey
Minimum 10-15 minutes faster, compared to the other taxi companies, because the Book-Transfer's driver knows your arrival time in advance and will be waiting for you in Thessaloniki Airport, at the appointed place - airport, hotel, address, and will take you to İpsala Turkey.
No Panic! You won’t have to search for Wi-Fi, open an app or a website, enter the travel preferences and looking for a car. Everything you need has already been done.
The car meets the requirements: necessary amount of seats and luggage space, air conditioner and a child safety seat, if you requested it.
You will not get lost in Thessaloniki Airport or in İpsala Turkey, as the driver will meet you and lead you to the car. He will bring you to the designated place, so you won’t have to get there on foot from the public transport stop.
Comfortable and peaceful. Book-Transfer's driver will be waiting for you at the appointed place in Thessaloniki Airport with a nameplate and will help you with the luggage. During the trip you can always ask to pull up, stop for a cafe, WC or a shop. If necessary, the driver can help you check-in into a hotel, acting as an interpreter at the reception - just ask him for that.
Payment in preferable currency. You want to pay in cash in Euro or in local currency? Not problem. The driver accept both currencies.