What is the "Taxi Overcharging from Thessaloniki Airport" scam in Thessaloniki?

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Taxi overcharging from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) — also known as Macedonia Airport — is the most frequently reported scam in the city. The metered fare to the city centre should be approximately €20–25 during the day. Some drivers use the higher Tariff 2 rate for standard daytime journeys, take longer routes via the Thermaikos coastal road, or quote flat rates of €40–60. Use only taxis from the official rank at Macedonia Airport arrivals. Confirm before entering that the driver will use the meter on Tariff 1. Alternatively, the X1 express bus connects the airport to the city centre (Aristotelous Square) for approximately €2 and is the most reliable low-cost option.

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Taxi Overcharging from Thessaloniki Airport

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