Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki two hours ahead of Bristol.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your BRS to SKG flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Thessaloniki (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a snap with Jet2. This popular airline has direct flights from Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Jet2 is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BRS and SKG include:
Vienna International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
At the moment, R 1,175 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,351. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BRS to SKG by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BRS to SKG.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bristol Airport, data shows 69.8% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Bristol Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bristol. 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.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BRS? If you've booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Reserve a hotel close to SKG if you have a late Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Thessaloniki in April.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Bristol Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to SKG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.