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

• Earliest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 11:25
• Latest: departs at 17:05 and lands at 18:50.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

A direct flight from Thessaloniki to Luqa takes 1h 45m, covering 562 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 Thessaloniki to Luqa range from £51 to £115, with an average of £77 over the past 12 months. Anything below £51 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the £77 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £65 return, compared with £126 via a stopover through Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Ryanair is the only airline operating Thessaloniki to Luqa flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Thessaloniki to Luqa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £28, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Luqa Malta Intl Airport (MLA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Movis
• CityGo Rentals
• SICILY BY CAR
• Suncar Rent a Car
• Hertz

Flights from Thessaloniki to Luqa usually depart from Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) and arrive at Luqa Malta Intl (MLA).

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 Thessaloniki to Luqa route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 67% on flights from Thessaloniki to Luqa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £51 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £151, a difference of £100.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Thessaloniki and Luqa.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 02m, compared to 5h 23m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 24h 21m via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Luqa is 1 hour behind Thessaloniki (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Thessaloniki to Luqa flights:

• 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:

• Ryanair: 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.