Travelling from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Thessaloniki.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SKG to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience 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 good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SKG and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Athens International Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
83% of flights departing from Thessaloniki Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from SKG.
To reach Thessaloniki Airport from central Thessaloniki, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SKG. Whether you have an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Thessaloniki Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKG to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among its highlights.