Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki is three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your MAA to SKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a sought-after stop between MAA and SKG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Currently, 330 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 741 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to SKG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAA to SKG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Reserve a hotel close to SKG if you're catching a late Chennai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and find adventure across Thessaloniki and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get 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 reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Thessaloniki in April.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA 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
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
