Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
You can choose from seven weekly London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 18:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your STN to SKG flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Thessaloniki (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for STN to SKG flights, with 84.93% of its services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between STN and SKG:
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Budapest Airport
Eindhoven Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
$48 is currently the best price for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. A return flight starts from $97. These fares may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from STN to SKG by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart STN arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to London Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to STN? If you've booked an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Pick up a Thessaloniki Airport rental car and explore Thessaloniki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Thessaloniki in March.
Lock in your flight from London Stansted Airport to Thessaloniki Airport for July if you want to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to SKG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Thessaloniki, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Athens to check off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Greece, head for Larisa, about 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.


