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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.

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

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Jet2

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

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 and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £208 return and stopover options via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) at £213.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £33–£74 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.

Connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £181 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £249, a difference of £68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 08:50
• Latest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 20:10.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of £207. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki takes 3h 20m, 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £52, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

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: 91% on time
• easyJet: 87% on time
• British Airways: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 49m, compared to 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.

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Centauro
• GREEN MOTION
• ABBYCAR
• Ok Mobility

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki range from £152 to £279, with an average of £207 over the past 12 months. Anything below £152 counts as a good deal.