Flying from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Santorini (Thira) and Thessaloniki follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from JTR to SKG start at 11:45 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:15 with Aegean Airlines. In total, there are three weekly Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to SKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Thessaloniki — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for JTR to SKG flights is Aegean Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between JTR and SKG:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Krakow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
65 € is currently the best price for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. A return flight starts from 137 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from JTR to SKG, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JTR to SKG.
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Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Santorini (Thira) Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from JTR make it to their destination as scheduled 87% of the time.
To reach Santorini (Thira) Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JTR? If you're catching an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
If you're landing on a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SKG:
Go where the road takes you with a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and see more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Thessaloniki in March.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Thessaloniki Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JTR to SKG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.
