Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Helsinki and Thessaloniki are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to SKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Thessaloniki — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between HEL and SKG:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
$77 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $205. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to SKG, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from HEL to SKG is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Consider booking a hotel near SKG if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 explore beyond Thessaloniki's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Thessaloniki. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Thessaloniki in April.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to SKG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Thessaloniki, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.