How to find cheap flights to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
Right now, AED 534 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SKG for AED 1,646.
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Roughly one month ahead is an ideal time to book tickets to Thessaloniki, where Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the lowest prices.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to Thessaloniki. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport.
Best time to go to Thessaloniki
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Thessaloniki is typically June.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to SKG that fits your plans and budget.
If you'd love to experience Thessaloniki at its busiest, book your flights to SKG for July. Vacationing during peak periods typically means more things to do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in November if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Thessaloniki are generally cheaper.
With averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF), July is when Thessaloniki is at its warmest. Organize your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from -2ºC (28ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.
July comes with a lower chance of gray skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Thessaloniki.
June has the wettest weather. You can expect around six days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Traveling to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG): What you need to know
Fly to Thessaloniki in a single journey. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport:
Think about booking your SKG plane ticket with Scandinavian Airlines. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights into this airport touching down on time.
SKG is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to SKG? These hotels close to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 83% of outbound flights completing their journey on schedule. That's good news whether you're connecting onward or flying home.
Getting to central Thessaloniki from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
The distance from SKG to central Thessaloniki is about 16 kilometers.
Once you've landed from your flight to SKG, expect a drive to the center of around 25 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Thessaloniki, unpack your bags at one of these comfy options:
Thessaloniki highlights
Jump off your flight to Thessaloniki and head directly for these well-known attractions:
Church of Agia Sofia: Around 0.16 kilometers south of the city center, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Garden of the Sculptures: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring Thessaloniki. This park is roughly 3 kilometers south of the center.
Alexander the Great Statue: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 kilometers south of the city center, it's also worth a visit to get the full Thessaloniki experience.
How to get to Serres from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
Heading straight for Serres? From SKG, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 105 kilometers from the airport.
Allow roughly 2 hours 50 minutes if you're traveling to Serres on public transport.
Traveling from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) to Katerini
Located about 48 kilometers away, Katerini is another city that's easy to reach from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 25 minutes to make the trip on public transport from SKG.
The drive time to Katerini is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of Greece
There's a whole lot more to experience in Greece, starting with Larisa. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are must-sees in this city, which is about 113 kilometers southwest of Thessaloniki.
