Flying from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Thessaloniki and Athens follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Take your pick of 109 weekly Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Sky Express operates the latest service of the day at 23:45.
Your SKG to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this airline.
Aegean Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Aegean Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for SKG to ATH flights, with 80.09% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SKG and ATH:
Crete Heraklion Airport
Corfu Airport
Crete Chania Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Rs11,508 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs24,110. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from SKG to ATH by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SKG to ATH.
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Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
83% of flights departing from Thessaloniki Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from SKG.
Central Thessaloniki to Thessaloniki Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SKG? If you're catching an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SKG to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without dropping by Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.











