Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Thessaloniki Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Choose from four weekly London Heathrow Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 09:25.
To ensure you get on your LHR to SKG flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Thessaloniki — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is British Airways.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LHR to SKG flights is British Airways.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and SKG:
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
Brussels International Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Thessaloniki Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Consider booking a hotel near SKG if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go to explore Thessaloniki and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Thessaloniki. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to SKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
