Flying from London to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your next adventure. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct London to Thessaloniki International Airport flight.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Thessaloniki International Airport is located in Thessaloniki.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services each week. You can get from LHR to SKG on British Airways's 6:05am departure.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from London to SKG. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Thessaloniki International Airport with British Airways.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and SKG is British Airways.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to SKG that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and SKG include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Thessaloniki International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) plane tickets are available from here.
easyJet offers direct flights from London to SKG out of LGW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
easyJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from LGW to SKG.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Thessaloniki International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and SKG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your London to SKG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Thessaloniki International Airport leaving from Stansted Airport (STN).
Fly out of STN with Ryanair. This leading carrier offers direct London to SKG plane tickets.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Ryanair from STN to SKG.
Among carriers operating on this route, Ryanair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Searching for a plane ticket from London to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices and access to lower fares. When flying from 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 journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Thessaloniki International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Have a late flight from London to Thessaloniki International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near SKG and hit the lights earlier:
Grab a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and explore Thessaloniki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Thessaloniki International Airport flight.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Currently, R 720 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Thessaloniki International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,454. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from London to SKG, book your ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap London to Thessaloniki International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to SKG.
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The best time to fly from London to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). Visit Thessaloniki in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your London to SKG plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Thessaloniki International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Thessaloniki
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Thessaloniki right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Thessaloniki International Airport:
Your Thessaloniki trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Church of Agia Sofia, Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Thessaloniki, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 113 kilometres south-west to Larisa to tick off its top attractions. From Ancient Theatre A to War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Journey 274 kilometres south from Thessaloniki and you'll find yourself in Acharnes, another standout destination in Greece. No trip is complete without seeing Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.