Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Thessaloniki is one hour ahead of Copenhagen and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from CPH to SKG start at 06:50 — the earliest with SAS. The last service of the day is at 21:40 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Copenhagen Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your CPH to SKG flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Scandinavian Airlines is your gateway to exploring Thessaloniki (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Thessaloniki Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Scandinavian Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for CPH to SKG flights is Ryanair.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CPH and SKG include:
Munich Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from CPH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CPH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Thessaloniki Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Consider staying in a hotel near SKG if you're catching a late Copenhagen Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and venture far and wide through Thessaloniki and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Thessaloniki. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPH to SKG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Thessaloniki, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Athens to tick off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.