Travelling from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Milan. Check out your options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) when organising your flight from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG).
The average duration of a direct Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Thessaloniki is one hour ahead of Milan. Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport is located in Thessaloniki, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 4 direct services each week between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG). This is the busiest route, with easyJet offering a 6:30am departure from MXP to SKG.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to SKG, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can find a direct flight from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) out of Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Aegean Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport taking off from MXP.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MXP to SKG.
Aegean Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 88.89% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Looking to fly out of Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Board your direct flight from Milan to SKG with Ryanair. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of BGY.
Ryanair takes the lead in bookings on the BGY to SKG route.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Ryanair. Its Milan Bergamo Airport to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport flights land as scheduled 65.0% of the time.
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Milan to SKG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a plane ticket from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on the way to SKG:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP)
The trip to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
LIN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 84%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down when it should.
About Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport flight.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
Right now, $39 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $96. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to SKG.
The best month for finding cheap Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Thessaloniki. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Milan to SKG plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 34ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Thessaloniki
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Thessaloniki:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Thessaloniki when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Church of Agia Sofia followed by Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Explore more of Greece
Larisa is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Thessaloniki. Around 113 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
