Flying from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Tel Aviv.
You can take your pick of 12 weekly Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your TLV to SKG flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Fly nonstop to Thessaloniki with these carriers and discover this exciting part of Greece:
Most passengers choose to travel with EL AL Israel Airlines on this route.
Wizz Air is a leader in on-time performance for TLV to SKG flights, with 90.48% of its services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight is R 647. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,492. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from TLV to SKG by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Of all flights departing from Ben Gurion Intl Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to TLV? If you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Consider booking a hotel near SKG if you're taking a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Thessaloniki Airport rental car and discover Thessaloniki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Thessaloniki. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Thessaloniki Airport for July if you'd like to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TLV to SKG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Thessaloniki, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres south to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.











