Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki nine hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to SKG flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is R 7,589. A round-trip ticket right now is R 16,539. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to SKG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Consider staying in a hotel near SKG if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and see more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Booking your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Thessaloniki in April.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to SKG in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.