Travelling from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
London is two hours behind Thessaloniki and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from SKG to LHR start from 12:15 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 16:15 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from four weekly Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Your SKG to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into London (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates SKG to LHR flights, with 77.78% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SKG and LHR:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Right now, R 1,368 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,155. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SKG to LHR by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SKG to LHR.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Thessaloniki Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart SKG arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Thessaloniki Airport from central Thessaloniki, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SKG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're arriving on a late Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near LHR:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, visit London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Thessaloniki Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SKG to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.