Travelling from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): What you need to know
Rome has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) flying out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport flight.
Thessaloniki is one hour ahead of Rome. Thessaloniki International Airport is located in Thessaloniki, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). You can pick from 7 direct services every week. Aegean Airlines operates a 9:50am departure between FCO and SKG.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to SKG, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) leave from this terminal.
Ryanair is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport departing from FCO.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FCO and SKG is Ryanair.
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
From CIA, direct flights from Rome to SKG are available with Ryanair.
Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the CIA to SKG route.
The most reliable carrier is Ryanair. Its Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flights land as planned 73.33% of the time.
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and SKG:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Rhodes Airport (RHO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rome to SKG flight? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Consider booking a hotel close to SKG if you have a late flight from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and discover Thessaloniki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport flight.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport is R 456. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 941. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Rome to SKG, book your ticket four months before your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). July is when most people travel to Thessaloniki. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Rome to SKG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Thessaloniki
After booking your flight from Rome to Thessaloniki International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Thessaloniki:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Church of Agia Sofia, Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great are must-visits when exploring Thessaloniki.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres south-west of Thessaloniki, a visit to Larisa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Any trip through Greece wouldn't feel complete without exploring Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is around 274 kilometres south of Thessaloniki.