Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Thessaloniki is two hours ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your EDI to SKG flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 is your ticket to exploring Thessaloniki (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport offered by this carrier.
Jet2 is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and SKG:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
London Stansted Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight is 54 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 120 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to SKG, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from EDI to SKG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SKG:
Explore without limits with a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and discover more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Thessaloniki Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Thessaloniki in March.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Thessaloniki Airport for July if you want to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to SKG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.