Travelling from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki is one hour ahead of Tirana and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your TIA to SKG flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Right now, $55 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tirana Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $233. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from TIA to SKG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Tirana Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from TIA to SKG.
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Handy information about Tirana Airport (TIA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tirana Airport, 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Tirana Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tirana. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tirana Airport to Thessaloniki Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to TIA:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Reserve a hotel near SKG if you're catching a late Tirana Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and explore beyond Thessaloniki's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Thessaloniki. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tirana Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Thessaloniki in March.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Tirana Airport to Thessaloniki Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TIA to SKG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.