Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.
Each week, there are five Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 09:50 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:00 with Ryanair.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FCO to SKG flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Thessaloniki (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates FCO to SKG flights. A dependable 96.0% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between FCO and SKG include:
Athens International Airport
Budapest Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
$24 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. A return flight starts from $58. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book four months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to SKG.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from FCO to SKG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the flights that depart from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near FCO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Reserve a hotel near SKG if you're on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Thessaloniki Airport rental car and discover Thessaloniki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks in advance.
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 typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Thessaloniki in March.
Book your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Thessaloniki Airport for July if you want to explore Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to SKG in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're eager to discover 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 highlights.






