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Among airlines operating Zurich to Thessaloniki flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• SWISS
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from Zurich to Thessaloniki usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

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

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: 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 Zurich to Thessaloniki.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £137 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with £301 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£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 Aegean Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Zurich to Thessaloniki route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £238 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £337, a difference of £99. 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 Zurich to Thessaloniki route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich 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 Zurich to Thessaloniki:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:47
• Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 22:42.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £292. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Thessaloniki takes 2h 17m, covering 859 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £205 to £1,305. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £101, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Evening 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 5h 16m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 5h 24m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Thessaloniki is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (Eastern European Time vs Central European 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 Zurich to Thessaloniki range from £229 to £363, with an average of £292 over the past 12 months. Anything below £229 counts as a good deal.