Travelling from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Thessaloniki.
Take your pick of five weekly Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with Eurowings is the earliest available. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
Your SKG to CGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Cologne (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy with Eurowings. This popular airline offers direct flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SKG to CGN flights is Aegean Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 68.18% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SKG and CGN:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport flight is $91. A round-trip ticket is currently $186. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SKG to CGN.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Thessaloniki Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart SKG reach their destination on time.
To reach Thessaloniki Airport from central Thessaloniki, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SKG:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
If you're landing on a late Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CGN:
Travel at your own pace with a Cologne Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and find adventure across Cologne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cologne Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Cologne. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cologne in January.
When booking your flight from Thessaloniki Airport to Cologne Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SKG to CGN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Cologne, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey about 483 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.