Travelling from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
The average time for a direct London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport flight is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport is located in Thessaloniki. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
You can choose from 4 direct flights every week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 6:05am departure from LHR to SKG.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to SKG, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport with British Airways. This well-known airline operates departures from LHR.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and SKG is British Airways.
British Airways shines when it comes to on-time performance. A reliable 100.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to SKG that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and SKG include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
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78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) plane ticket from this hub.
You can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from London to SKG departing from LGW. Jet off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
EasyJet is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to SKG.
Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport, British Airways leads in on-time performance.
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Ryanair is one trusted airline that offers direct London to SKG plane tickets from STN.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Ryanair from STN to SKG.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 84.93% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Booking a plane ticket from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) with one or more stops can give you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to SKG:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
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For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport flight.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
The centre of Thessaloniki is around 13 kilometres from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport is R 590. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,273. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from London to SKG by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing cheap London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
November is the quietest month for flights from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your London to SKG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Thessaloniki
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are highlights which should be on any well-planned Thessaloniki itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Larisa is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 113 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.