You'll find 4 dining options, 1 lounge, 3 shops here.
2021’s Terminal 2 took the spotlight; Terminal 1 now plays support.
Terminal 1 at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) is the older side of the complex and sits directly next to Terminal 2, with both buildings linked airside and landside. Most airlines now operate from T2, so T1 feels quieter and more limited, and you might only pass through part of it on the way to your gate. Signage uses both numbers, so watch for “Terminal 1” or “T1” on departure boards and wayfinding panels as soon as you enter the building.
Layout and check-in: older hall, shared flow with T2
The Terminal 1 building handles some check-in and arrivals, feeding into the same security and departure zone used by Terminal 2. Check-in desks in T1 sit on the ground floor, in front of the older arrivals area, and then you move toward the central security point that connects into the newer side. Because of the shared flow, you might check in at a T1 counter but depart from a gate physically closer to T2, so always confirm your gate number on the screens before committing to a seat or a coffee stop.
AEGEAN Business Lounge: Schengen, limited but useful
The AEGEAN Business Lounge in Terminal 1 sits airside in the Schengen departures zone and serves mainly Aegean Airlines and Star Alliance premium passengers. Expect basic cold snacks, soft drinks, and coffee, rather than full hot meals, and standard business chairs rather than lie-flat seating. Access usually opens about two hours before the first Aegean departures of the day and closes after the last evening bank, so check same-day hours if you have a late-night flight.
Coffeeway and Snack Bar Mikra: coffee and quick bites
Coffeeway in Terminal 1 sells espresso-based drinks, bottled water, and pastries, with coffee prices typically around €3–€4 depending on size and extras. It sits close to the departures area, so you can keep an eye on screens while you drink. Snack Bar Mikra offers sandwiches and simple hot snacks, with most grab-and-go options under €8, making it one of the cheaper ways to eat before short-haul flights inside the older building.
Café Bar Arrivals: landside waiting spot
Cafe Bar Arrivals sits on the arrivals side of Terminal 1, near the exit doors used by incoming passengers. It caters mainly to people meeting flights and to travelers waiting for taxis or buses into Thessaloniki’s city center, about 17 km away. Expect basic Greek coffee, soft drinks, and packaged snacks, useful if you land late and want something quick before heading to a hotel or Airbnb.
Shops: books, press, and a small arrivals market
Book and Press in Terminal 1 carries Greek and some English-language magazines, newspapers, and paperbacks, handy if you want reading material for a 2–3 hour regional hop. In the arrivals zone, Mini Market Arrivals sells bottled water, soft drinks, and simple travel supplies like tissues and basic toiletries, with prices a bit higher than city supermarkets but still reasonable for an airport. The AEGEAN Business Lounge also doubles as a small branded shop area, with airline merchandise and a few travel items available at the desk.
How to move between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
The walking time between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 is about 3–5 minutes landside, since the buildings sit next to each other on the same frontage road. Inside, corridors connect the security and departure zones, so your boarding pass might show Terminal 1 but your gate area can look and feel like part of Terminal 2. Follow the overhead signs with gate numbers first, then terminal labels second, and build a 10-minute buffer if you like to sit by the gate instead of the central seating area.
Practical tip
If your flight leaves from Terminal 1, eat or grab what you need at Coffeeway or Snack Bar Mikra before heading to a far gate, as options thin out quickly once you walk more than a few minutes away from the main departures cluster.