Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki two hours ahead of Reykjavik.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your KEF to SKG flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KEF and SKG:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
86 € is the best price for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 176 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from KEF to SKG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Keflavik International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Keflavik International Airport from central Reykjavik, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to KEF? If you've booked an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Keflavik International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Follow your own route with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and find adventure across Thessaloniki and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to central Thessaloniki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Thessaloniki in April.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from KEF to SKG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a visit to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No trip is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.