Travelling from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) departing from here.
Take a direct Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Thessaloniki (where Thessaloniki International Airport is located) and Bucharest share the UTC+2 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG), with 18 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from OTP to SKG is the 6:05am Ryanair service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 9:40pm with Ryanair.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Bucharest to SKG. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) depart from this terminal.
Ryanair is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport jetting out of OTP.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between OTP and SKG is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 76.67% of its services landing on schedule.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
71.27% of flights that depart Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
About Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SKG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and see more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to central Thessaloniki is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Currently, 15 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 30 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Bucharest to SKG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). July is the busiest month to travel to Thessaloniki. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Book a Bucharest to SKG plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Thessaloniki to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Thessaloniki
Start your Thessaloniki trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Thessaloniki International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Thessaloniki when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Church of Agia Sofia followed by Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great.
Explore more of Greece
Larisa is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Where to next? Head for Acharnes. It's about 274 kilometres south of Thessaloniki and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.