Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki one hour ahead of Alicante.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ALC to SKG flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALC and SKG:
Memmingen Allgau Airport
Vienna International Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
At the moment, R 1,430 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,261. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALC to SKG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ALC to SKG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights that take off from Alicante-Elche Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Reserve a hotel near SKG if you're taking a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and explore beyond Thessaloniki's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki International Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Thessaloniki. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to SKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No journey is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
