Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Thessaloniki is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from LGW to SKG start from 05:45 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 17:10 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from eight weekly London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to SKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Thessaloniki — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and SKG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Franjo Tudman Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is Rs12,338. A return plane ticket right now is Rs25,069. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to SKG by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to SKG.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SKG:
Travel at your own speed with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and experience more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to central Thessaloniki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to SKG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.