How to find cheap flights to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
R 11,977 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Thessaloniki International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SKG, the lowest fare is R 8,668.
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To find cheap tickets to Thessaloniki, where Thessaloniki International Airport is located, book one month ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Thessaloniki by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to compare prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Search for plane tickets to Thessaloniki International Airport that include a stop. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Thessaloniki
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Thessaloniki is typically June.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to SKG that fits your plans and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to SKG. It's an ideal time to take in the full energy of Thessaloniki.
Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Thessaloniki are often cheaper.
With averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF), August is when Thessaloniki is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -2ºC (28ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
With three days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Thessaloniki.
June brings the wettest weather. You can expect around seven days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): What you need to know
Get to Thessaloniki without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Thessaloniki International Airport:
Scandinavian Airlines is the most dependable carrier. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a wise choice when reserving your SKG plane ticket.
The timezone at SKG is UTC+2.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to SKG. Choose any of these hotels close to Thessaloniki International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Pick up a car hire in SKG with top providers like Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go. Get behind the wheel and get ready to explore Thessaloniki and beyond.
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Thessaloniki International Airport, you're likely to arrive on time. SKG has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 80% of all departing flights landing right on schedule.
Getting to central Thessaloniki from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The distance from SKG to central Thessaloniki is about 18 kilometres.
Once you've landed from your flight to SKG, expect a drive to the centre of around 25 minutes.
You can expect the ride to take about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Thessaloniki has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Thessaloniki highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Thessaloniki:
Church of Agia Sofia: Around 0.80 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Gardens of Pasha: Here's where you can hit the pause button when exploring Thessaloniki. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres north-east of the centre.
Monument of Alexander The Great: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Thessaloniki experience.
How to get to Serres from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Going to the nearby city of Serres? It's about 105 kilometres from SKG. Allow around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Allow roughly 2 hours 50 minutes if you travel to Serres on public transport.
Travelling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Katerini
Katerini is located around 48 kilometres from Thessaloniki International Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 25 minutes.
It'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Katerini.
Explore more of Greece
Greece isn't short of places to explore. Venture on to Larisa, located around 113 kilometres south-west of Thessaloniki. Ancient Theatre A, Larissa Ancient Ruins and Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa should be on your must-see list.
Acharnes could easily become your new favourite place in Greece. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles, Cable Car Station Regency Casinos and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are visitor favourites.
Or venture to Kalamaria, about 6 kilometres north of Thessaloniki. Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park are among the many reasons to go.
