Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, making Thessaloniki two hours ahead of Belfast.
To ensure you get on your BFS to SKG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BFS and SKG:
Birmingham International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
AED 297 is the best price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 494. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BFS to SKG if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Belfast International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BFS to SKG.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Of the departures from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% land on time at their destination.
To get to Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport typically takes 2 hours.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BFS? If you're boarding an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Reserve a hotel near SKG if you're catching a late Belfast International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and find adventure across Thessaloniki and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki International Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Belfast International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Thessaloniki. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Belfast International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BFS to SKG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Thessaloniki, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometers south to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometers south of Thessaloniki. No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.