Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Flights from ATH to SKG start at 07:00 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is at 23:45 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 109 weekly Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ATH to SKG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring Thessaloniki (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier that offers ATH to SKG flights, with 79.88% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ATH and SKG include:
Crete Heraklion Airport
Kos Airport
Paros Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Right now, 43 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 79 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to SKG, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from ATH to SKG is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SKG if you have a late Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Pick one of these 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 top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Thessaloniki in March.
When booking your flight from Athens International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to SKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Thessaloniki, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Athens to tick off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.
