Flying from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Thessaloniki is one hour behind Izmir and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ADB to SKG flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Thessaloniki (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ADB to SKG flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ADB and SKG include:
Istanbul Airport
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
At the moment, $110 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $249. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ADB to SKG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ADB to SKG is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Handy information about Izmir Airport (ADB)
84% of flights leaving Izmir Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of ADB.
To get to Izmir Airport from central Izmir, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ADB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
If you're landing on a late Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SKG:
Travel at your own pace with a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and chase adventure across Thessaloniki and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Thessaloniki in March.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Izmir Airport to Thessaloniki Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADB to SKG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.
