Travelling from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai two hours ahead of Thessaloniki.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SKG to DXB 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.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Thessaloniki Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SKG and DXB include:
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Currently, R 3,564 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,130. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SKG to DXB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Dubai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SKG to DXB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
83% of flights departing from Thessaloniki Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from SKG.
Thessaloniki Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SKG:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Consider staying in a hotel near DXB if you're on a late Thessaloniki Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
December is the busiest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Dubai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dubai in March.
Lock in your flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to go to Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKG to DXB in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are key highlights.