Travelling from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Thessaloniki.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SKG to HKT flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Thessaloniki Airport to Phuket Airport. Istanbul Airport is a popular stopover on the SKG to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
At the moment, R 6,426 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Phuket Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,738. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SKG to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Phuket Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Thessaloniki Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart SKG reach their destination on time.
To get to Thessaloniki Airport from central Thessaloniki, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Phuket Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel near HKT if you're catching a late Thessaloniki Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Phuket Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Phuket Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Phuket Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Phuket in March.
When reserving your flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Phuket Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SKG to HKT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to plenty of other exciting places waiting to be uncovered, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, drop by top attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Want ideas for other great places to go in Thailand? Journey 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is a highlight in this area.