Flying from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): What you need to know
Los Angeles is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. Thessaloniki International Airport is located in Thessaloniki.
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 catch your flight from Los Angeles to SKG.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to SKG that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and SKG include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to SKG flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
About Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near SKG and fast-forward to bedtime:
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 chase adventure across Thessaloniki and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport flight.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Central Thessaloniki is about 13 kilometres from Thessaloniki International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Currently, R 4,342 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,352. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to SKG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Los Angeles to SKG.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). Plan your visit to Thessaloniki in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to SKG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Thessaloniki
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Thessaloniki International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Thessaloniki:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Church of Agia Sofia, Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great are top sights which should feature on any good Thessaloniki itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you should also see. About 113 kilometres south-west of Thessaloniki, a visit to Larisa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Have time for another stop? Journey to Acharnes. It's roughly 274 kilometres south of Thessaloniki and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
