Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to SKG start at 17:55 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:05 with Aegean Airlines. In total, there are three weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flights.
Your BCN to SKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring Thessaloniki (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and SKG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is Rs13,762. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs36,521. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to SKG.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Consider staying in a hotel near SKG if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and chase adventure across Thessaloniki and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Thessaloniki. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to SKG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another essential stop 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.