{"id":24994,"date":"2026-11-04T22:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T22:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/thessaloniki-metro-extension-western-suburbs-before-airport\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T22:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T22:00:06","slug":"thessaloniki-metro-extension-western-suburbs-before-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/thessaloniki-metro-extension-western-suburbs-before-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Thessaloniki Metro Extension: Western Suburbs Before Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Thessaloniki Metro extension to the city\u2019s north-western suburbs is the government\u2019s top transport priority, Deputy Infrastructure and Transport Minister Nikos Tachiaos said on Wednesday 4 November.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a radio interview, Tachiaos also said the Flyover, the elevated motorway along the city\u2019s Ring Road, is due for handover on 16 May 2027.<\/p>\n

He said planning at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport<\/a> now centres on the north-western districts. Studies for the new lines have also advanced significantly, he added.<\/p>\n

Station design is now complete, and the cost-benefit study is also in its final stage.<\/p>\n

Read more: Greece Plans Facelift for Dozens of Athens Rail Stations<\/p>\n

Thessaloniki Metro extension priorities<\/h3>\n

Plans for the Thessaloniki Metro extension include two branches. One would run to Stavroupoli and Efkarpia via Lagkada Street, while the other would reach Kordelio via Ampelokipoi, Menemeni and Evosmos.<\/p>\n

Above all, Tachiaos placed particular emphasis on the fast-growing suburb of Evosmos<\/a>. He said its rising population has brought greater transport needs.<\/p>\n

However, the order of works will depend on funding from Greece\u2019s next round of EU Partnership Agreement funds, known as ESPA. He said there is no specific timetable yet.<\/p>\n

In contrast, a Thessaloniki Metro extension to the city\u2019s airport is not an immediate priority. Tachiaos said passenger demand does not justify placing it ahead of the western districts.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s driverless network<\/a> opened its first line in November 2024. Then, in August 2026, the Metro reached Kalamaria, adding five stations and 4.78 kilometres of track.<\/p>\n

Tachiaos said trains currently run with 99.93 per cent punctuality. He also said the Metro plans to run around the clock on Friday and Saturday nights.<\/p>\n

Kalamaria works and Flyover date<\/h3>\n

In Kalamaria, Tachiaos said authorities have signed a nine-month contract to build Pontou Street. The road will ease access to Mikra station and help reorganise local bus routes.<\/p>\n

At the same time, talks on a single integrated ticket are under way, he said.<\/p>\n

On the Flyover, the minister said the handover date remains unchanged and works are progressing intensively. In March, crews began demolishing a Ring Road tunnel to make way for the project.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe haven\u2019t moved from it one inch,\u201d<\/em> Tachiaos said of the May 2027 date.<\/p>\n

For now, however, the Thessaloniki Metro extension still has no start date, as it awaits funding.<\/p>\n

Source: PROTO THEMA<\/em><\/p>\n

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