Travelling from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Hamburg. Explore your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when reserving your flight from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG).
The average length of a direct Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Hamburg. Thessaloniki International Airport is located in Thessaloniki.
The most popular route is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). You can choose from 6 direct services each week. Eurowings operates a 5:55am departure between HAM and SKG.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Hamburg to SKG. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can hop on a direct flight from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM).
Eurowings is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport departing from HAM.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Eurowings from HAM to SKG.
Aegean Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 88.89% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Hamburg Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive on time at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
You can arrive at LBC from central Hamburg in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Hamburg to SKG flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
About Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SKG:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and explore beyond Thessaloniki's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport flight.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Currently, Rs18,958 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs41,199. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Hamburg to SKG by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). July is when most people travel to Thessaloniki. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book a Hamburg to SKG flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Thessaloniki to range from 20ºC to 34ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Thessaloniki
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Thessaloniki International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Thessaloniki:
Church of Agia Sofia and Explore Thessaloniki are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Thessaloniki travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Monument of Alexander The Great.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Thessaloniki, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel around 113 kilometres south-west to Larisa to check off its must-visit sights. From Ancient Theatre A to War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Any journey through Greece wouldn't be complete without a stop in Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 274 kilometres south of Thessaloniki.