Travelling from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Thessaloniki and Helsinki are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you get on your SKG to HEL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Finnair offers direct flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Finnair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers SKG to HEL flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SKG and HEL include:
Copenhagen Airport
Budapest Airport
Warsaw Modlin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
23 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at 86 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SKG to HEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SKG to HEL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
83% of flights leaving Thessaloniki Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SKG.
To get to Thessaloniki Airport from central Thessaloniki, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SKG to HEL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without seeing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.