Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, making Thessaloniki two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
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 catch your EDI to SKG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jet2 is your ticket to exploring Thessaloniki (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Jet2.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and SKG:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cologne Bonn Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is 32 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 113 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to SKG by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near EDI:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and experience the lesser-explored corners of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki International Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Thessaloniki in April.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to SKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.