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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 09:11
• Latest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 20:06.

The flight takes about 3h 16m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Thessaloniki:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Thessaloniki takes 3h 16m, covering 1,333 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 to Thessaloniki range from £149 to £314, with an average of £217 over the past 12 months. Anything below £149 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of £217. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £121 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £213 for direct.

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

• British Airways: 88% on time
• Ryanair: 87% on time
• easyJet: 86% on time

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Thessaloniki flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £68, which is 43% 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 to Thessaloniki may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Morning 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 to Thessaloniki route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from London to Thessaloniki. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £200 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £266, a difference of £66.

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

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

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• British Airways
• Jet2

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 55m, compared to 6h 01m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 11m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

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

Among airlines operating London to Thessaloniki flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: 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:

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

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

Travellers who need help navigating the various facilities and services at Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport after their flight from London to Thessaloniki should know there is an information desk situated on the Ground Floor of the International Arrivals area. There you can get assistance with ground transportation directions and other information to get your trip off to a great start.

KTEL runs non-stop Bus Route Nr. X1 (day) and Bus Route Nr. N1 (night) service from Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport to the City Centre. The journey lasts approximately 50min and bus service operates every half-hour. Fares are around 2€ (£1.75) per person with reduced rates for seniors and children under 6 travel free.

Unfortunately, there are no hotels within the environs of Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport. However, there are a quite a few area hotels that offer their guests complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Avalon Hotel Thessaloniki, Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki and Athina Palace Hotel are just three of those that provide this amenity.

Yes, passengers travelling to Thessaloniki from London can make use of the services of OneXchange located in both Arrival and Departure lounges to effect currency transactions. In addition, there are several ATMs located throughout the airport that are operated by Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece and Euronet to name a few.

If you're heading to Gatwick using public transport, a fast option is the Gatwick Express train, which leaves Victoria Station roughly every 15 minutes and takes around 30 minutes to get to there. Taking a taxi is sometimes a little quicker but less affordable.

If you are a British citizen and your stay is less than 90 days, you do not need a visa. Non-UK citizens who are travelling from London to Thessaloniki will need to check the visa requirements for their specific nationality. Generally, citizens of EU countries and certain other countries, such as the US and Canada, can visit Greece for up to 90 days without a visa.

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) provides a range of mobility services for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance and special transportation. To arrange these services, you should contact your airline or travel agent in advance of your flight. Additionally, there are information desks and trained staff available throughout the airport to assist with any mobility needs.

Low-cost airlines give you the benefit of paying much less for your flights, but you'll be limited in onboard services, food and luggage allowance. Overall, major airlines are a more convenient choice if you're not travelling on a budget.