Travelling from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
The average length of a direct Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Thessaloniki International Airport is located in Thessaloniki. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Milan.
The most popular route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). Choose from 2 direct services every week. easyJet operates a 6:30am departure between MXP and SKG.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Milan to SKG.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) depart from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport with Aegean Airlines. This top carrier offers services from MXP.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MXP to SKG.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) plane ticket out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). See if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to SKG are available with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the top choice for passengers flying from BGY to SKG.
Ryanair ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and Thessaloniki International Airport.
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
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Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Book a plane ticket from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LIN and SKG include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of LIN is 79.56%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport is 20 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 48 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book one month before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to SKG.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). Visit Thessaloniki in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Milan to SKG plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to Thessaloniki International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Thessaloniki
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Church of Agia Sofia, Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great are top sights which should be on any good Thessaloniki itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Larisa is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Any trip through Greece should include a visit to Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 274 kilometres south of Thessaloniki.
