Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your LIS to SKG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LIS and SKG include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
$126 is the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $298. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LIS to SKG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from LIS to SKG is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Reserve a hotel near SKG if you're on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and experience the lesser-explored corners of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Booking your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki International Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Thessaloniki. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS 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 after you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.