Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Choose from 19 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Transavia is the earliest flight you can take. Transavia operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to SKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Thessaloniki (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport offered by this carrier.
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating AMS to SKG flights, Transavia has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between AMS and SKG include:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is R 1,833. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,945. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from AMS to SKG by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from AMS to SKG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, data shows 67.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SKG:
Go where the road takes you with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and discover more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
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 drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to SKG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.