Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, making Thessaloniki nine hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MEL to SKG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
At the moment, 388 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 749 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to SKG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SKG:
Follow your own route 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.
Booking your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible 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 driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Thessaloniki in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you want to go to Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to SKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading 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 visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.