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Cheapest round-trip
₪365
Typical prices: ₪387–₪551
Sky Express
Mon 17.12Mon 24.12
SKG - ATH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
₪181
Typical prices: ₪209-₪343
Sky Express
Sat 17.11
SKG - ATH • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly nonstop with Aegean Airlines and Sky Express. Average duration is 56m
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Most punctual • 79% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Thessaloniki to Athens (SKG-ATH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Thessaloniki to Athens

Thu, 17 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec
Sky Express Logo
07:30 - 08:25SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Sky Express Logo
23:30 - 00:25ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
0h 55mnonstop
₪365Sky Express
3+ days ago
Sat, 27 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Aegean Airlines Logo
21:50 - 22:45SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
20:10 - 21:05ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
0h 55mnonstop
₪412Aegean Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
Aegean Airlines Logo
21:50 - 22:45SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
09:25 - 10:20ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
0h 55mnonstop
₪450Aegean Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
Aegean Airlines Logo
23:05 - 23:55SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 50mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
09:25 - 10:20ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
0h 55mnonstop
₪454Aegean Airlines
13 hours ago
Sat, 27 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:05 - 12:00SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:35 - 17:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
0h 55mnonstop
₪457Aegean Airlines
11 hours ago
Sat, 27 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Aegean Airlines Logo
19:45 - 20:40SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:15 - 12:10ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
0h 55mnonstop
₪482Aegean Airlines
2 days ago
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Sky Express Logo
09:30 - 10:25SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Sky Express Logo
10:30 - 11:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
1h 00mnonstop
₪492Sky Express
3+ days ago
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Sky Express Logo
09:30 - 10:25SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Sky Express Logo
10:30 - 11:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
1h 00mnonstop
₪495Sky Express
1 hour ago
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
21:50 - 22:45SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
09:25 - 10:20ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
0h 55mnonstop
₪511Aegean Airlines
1 day ago
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
21:50 - 22:45SKG  Thessaloniki Makedonia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
0h 55mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
07:55 - 08:50ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia
0h 55mnonstop
₪514Aegean Airlines
7 hours ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Thessaloniki to Athens flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Thessaloniki to Athens?

Round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Athens typically range from ₪387 to ₪551. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₪365, on Sky Express.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Thessaloniki to Athens?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Thessaloniki to Athens. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Thessaloniki to Athens?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Thessaloniki to Athens at ₪419 round-trip.
•April (₪511) and July (₪507) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 21% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Thessaloniki to Athens the cheapest?

Flights from Thessaloniki to Athens are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Thessaloniki to Athens flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

₪181
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Thessaloniki to Athens

When to book flights from Thessaloniki to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Thessaloniki to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Thessaloniki to Athens flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Thessaloniki to Athens:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 06:56
    • Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 00:01.

    The flight takes about 56m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Thessaloniki to Athens.

  • How long is a flight from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    A nonstop flight from Thessaloniki to Athens takes 56m, covering 481 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Thessaloniki to Athens flight?

    Round-trip flights from Thessaloniki to Athens range from ₪387 to ₪551, with an average of ₪457 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪387 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Thessaloniki to Athens flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the ₪457 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪35–₪317 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 42 / ATR 72 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Thessaloniki to Athens spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Thessaloniki to Athens flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 12%.

  • Have flight prices from Thessaloniki to Athens changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪365 to ₪1,779. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Thessaloniki to Athens looking right now?

    One-way fares from Thessaloniki to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪227, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car rental options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging ₪89 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Record go
    • Centauro
    • Europcar
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    Flights from Thessaloniki to Athens usually depart from Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight from Thessaloniki to Athens considered delayed?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Thessaloniki to Athens route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Thessaloniki to Athens. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₪428 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₪495, a difference of ₪67.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Thessaloniki to Athens?

    2 airlines operate flights between Thessaloniki and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Aegean Airlines
    • Sky Express

  • What popular places can I visit in Athens?

    Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Syntagma Square, Victoria Square, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Thessaloniki to Athens flights?

    Among airlines operating Thessaloniki to Athens flights:

    • Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Thessaloniki to Athens flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • Can I acquire rental cars from Athens International Airport?

    Yes, Athens International Airport has car-rental services. The six car rental companies are at the Arrivals level of the Main Terminal Building.

  • Which airline offers services for children from SKG to ATH?

    Aegean Airlines is a suitable option for travelers flying from Thessaloniki to Athens with children. The airline offers tailored in-flight entertainment options, comfortable seating arrangements and standard Economy service with coffee, orange juice and a snack. It also has exclusive airfare deals for families with children, which can help lower travel costs.

  • Which airlines provide carry-on allowances for flights from SKG to ATH?

    Aegean Airlines, SKY express and other major airlines provide carry-on allowances on this route. SKY express permits one cabin bag and one small personal item, such as a handbag or laptop case. The personal item must fit beneath the seat and may measure up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm.

  • Are airlines that fly from Thessaloniki to Athens suitable for passengers with limited mobility?

    Yes, airlines flying from Thessaloniki to Athens can accommodate passengers with limited mobility. AEGEAN and SKY express provide wheelchair and boarding assistance. Passengers who need special assistance should inform the airline in advance.

Your guide to booking Thessaloniki to Athens flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average ₪428, about ₪67 less than Friday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Thessaloniki to Athens trip for January. Fares historically average ₪419 round-trip in that month - typically ₪92 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Aegean Airlines. Over the past three months, 79% of Aegean Airlines flights from Thessaloniki to Athens arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 78%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 23m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're flying Aegean Airlines from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), head to Terminal 2. SKG is the largest airport in Northern Greece.
  • Consider Aegean Airlines for Thessaloniki to Athens flights if you're traveling with a pet. Cats and dogs can travel in the cabin, subject to breed exclusions, as long as the pet and carrier weigh no more than 8 kg (about 17.6 lb) combined. Each passenger can bring one pet in the cabin.
  • Choose business class on a Thessaloniki to Athens flight if you want extra comfort and convenience. You'll get priority check-in, lounge access, in-flight meals and drinks, additional luggage allowance and seat selection, plus adjustable headrests, plush seating and wider legroom.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Thessaloniki Makedonia to Athens Eleftherios V.?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Thessaloniki Makedonia to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Friday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

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Nonstop returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Thessaloniki Makedonia

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Friday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Saturday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Sunday

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

Aegean Airlines,Sky Express

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