Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Santorini (Thira) and Thessaloniki are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Take your pick of four weekly Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Volotea is the earliest flight available. Volotea operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to SKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Thessaloniki (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JTR and SKG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
At the moment, R 1,174 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,354. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from JTR to SKG by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JTR to SKG.
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Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
92.74% of flights departing from Santorini International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of JTR.
To reach Santorini International Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to JTR:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you're coming in on a late Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SKG:
Grab a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and explore Thessaloniki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to central Thessaloniki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Santorini International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JTR to SKG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Thessaloniki, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres south to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.