Flying from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki one hour ahead of Valletta.
Your MLA to SKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Thessaloniki (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MLA to SKG flights, with 85.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MLA and SKG:
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
Zagreb Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight is Rs4,854. A return ticket is currently Rs10,355. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MLA to SKG by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MLA to SKG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luqa Malta International Airport, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Valletta to Luqa Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MLA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Grab a Thessaloniki Airport rental car and discover Thessaloniki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Luqa Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Thessaloniki in March.
When reserving your flight from Luqa Malta International 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 MLA 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
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

