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Among airlines operating London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Ryanair
• Jet2

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

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

• Ryanair: 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 Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £160 return, compared with £177 via a stopover through Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 13% of one-stop connections

Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £109 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £174, a difference of £65. 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 Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:58
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 23:08.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% below the route average of £158. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki takes 3h 13m, covering 1,331 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 Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £74.

Morning 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 Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 57m, compared to 6h 31m via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and 11h 27m via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG).

Thessaloniki is 2 hours ahead of London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki range from £95 to £230, with an average of £158 over the past 12 months. Anything below £95 counts as a good deal.