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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki:

• Earliest: departs at 08:05 and lands at 11:27
• Latest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 20:12.

The flight takes about 3h 22m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki takes 3h 22m, covering 1,325 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki range from £153 to £278, with an average of £209 over the past 12 months. Anything below £153 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £209 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £209 return and stopover options via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) at £213.

Jet2 is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki flights are:

• Jet2: 89% on time
• easyJet: 86% on time
• British Airways: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £58, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• GREEN MOTION
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £181 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £250, a difference of £70.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Thessaloniki. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Jet2

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 34m, compared to 7h 01m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 7h 35m via Istanbul (IST).

Thessaloniki is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.